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BY BETH COONEY FITZPATRICK If you’ve ever been too embarrassed to ask your doc a question, you’re not alone. So we went ahead and did it for you. Here, doctors answer some of the most common— yet infrequently asked—questions on everything from sex and pregnancy to mental health and menopause.
16 | FROM THE FOUNDERS BY DONNA MOFFLY Of Volunteering to Volunteer
21 | STATUS REPORT BUZZ: The untold story of the Greenwich Jewish experience; Maison d’Alexandre
SHOP: Rodd & Gunn; Cozy finds for your winter wardrobe GO: Immersive entertainment in NYC HOME: Danielle Rollins visits Oomph DO: Boxing at the new Belly & Body EAT: India Avenue
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Going Solo BY KIM-MARIE EVANS Whether you want to find yourself (literally and figuratively) in the mountains of Patagonia or just need to unwind and unplug in oceanfront peace, we’ve got the perfect excursion for you.
A Moment in Time BY ALISON NICHOLS GRAY Hundreds of entries came in for our annual photo contest. We present the winners— all of which captured great Greenwich moments, along with our hearts.
Getting ready for summer 2018!
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Oh, The Places We’ll Go! Greenwich kids weigh in on how they think our town will look in fifty years. (Spoiler alert: We may have our very own Jurassic Park.)
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when she picked up her pen to engage her brain before her two little kids drove her nuts—yes, my little sister and me. Who would have thought my parents would buy the magazine (eventually dropping “Social Review” from the name) and grow it into a thriving business, paving the way for the next generation, my wife and me, to expand up the Gold Coast. It’s been thirty-one years since Jack and Donna founded the company with a passion for our local way of life. And we have come a long way from a single title. Our staff has a combined 363 years of company tenure focused on making our community better. We are a team made up of 80 percent women carrying the spirit of entrepreneurship to make a difference in people’s lives. Nineteen years ago we launched our second title covering Westport, Weston & Wilton; it was our first venture up the coast. Greenwich’s first sibling celebrated the artful, irreverent and independent beat of our neighbors to the north. At the request from resident friends, in 2002 came New Canaan, Darien & Rowayton magazine. The turn of the millennium marked our entry into digital media with excitement and uncertainty. Websites were all the rage, so we revamped and launched new consumerfriendly sites. Signature Moffly events to bring people together were our next foray— we polled readers on their favorite places to play, eat and shop and launched our first Best of the Gold Coast party. In 2006, Fairfield County’s love affair with the home spurred the launch of athome magazine to inspire living life well. Then, in 2007, the civic-minded volunteers among us sparked the launch of our Light A Fire awards, which celebrates the generous heroes who make our community—and the world—a safer, happier and better place.
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The Year of You! those holiday decorations we put up with such care and merriment in December suddenly become, well, kind of annoying? Trees droop (leaving needles in the most random of places for you to find through July), poinsettias wilt, Christmas card displays topple and stately gingerbread houses start to look more like sad fixer-uppers. Packing up the bows, bells and balls is one of my most satisfying rituals. Everything just feels so organized. Consider this issue our version of the holiday cleanup. Pack up the pressure of creating the perfect holiday and put the focus where it belongs—on you. Here, we present our annual Self Issue. In these pages we offer up advice—from the practical to the indulgent—on living your healthiest and happiest year yet. In “Frankly Speaking” (page 96), author Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick takes on some of the most common health questions that women don’t ask. Trust us, you’re not the only one who has questions about what’s “normal” when it comes to intimacy,
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mental health and, ahem, aging body parts. Beth gets the scoop from a group of experts who give us laymen’s explanations and suggest very concrete solutions. We’re not going to let a little embarrassment hinder the well-being of your body and mind. Over the years our travel writer KimMarie Evans has taken us from Dubai to Disney and pretty much everywhere in-between. While covering many of these destinations on her own, she learned how valuable real “me time” can be. So in “Going Solo” (page 108), she rounds up excursions to help you recharge and reconnect in a variety of destinations for a variety of comfort levels—from a quiet bungalow on the beach to a solo motorcycle trip across Ecuador (and for those with no fear factor at all, the opportunity to venture to Afghanistan—yeah, we’re serious). Now, if you’ll excuse me, I just spotted some pine needles underneath the refrigerator. WILLIAM TAUFIC
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“Please pass the hat. “You’re good at that.” “Our choir needs your fine voice.” “Fifth Grade’s a mess, “Class Motherless. “They voted you first choice.” “Come pour the tea.” “Admission’s free “If you’ll arrange the flowers.” “Could you see fit “To baby-sit “For just a couple hours?”
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“The Grunt & Groans “Need chaperones. “What else are parents for?” “The Rummage Sale “Will surely fail “Unless you take the reins.” “Help keep the books. “Besides good looks “God gave you all those brains!” “Oh, have a heart! “Let’s push a cart. “The hospital is new. “And while we’re there “If you could spare “Some blood, what type are you?” What type am I? — (You tell me why!) The type that’s on the go. The Volunteer Of Every Year Who cannot answer “NO!”
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GREENWICH’S JEWISH HISTORY • MAISON D’ ALEXANDRE
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A Greewich life: David and Sylvia Tunick with baby Roberta; the six Tunick brothers; Sylvia and David out for a drive
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A compelling new exhibit at the Greenwich Historical Society traces the history of Jewish residents and chronicles the story of how they helped shape Greenwich
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his is among the most significant exhibitions in the history of the Historical Society,” says Debra Mecky, executive director. “Despite its relatively small but growing population, the Jewish community has had an outsized influence on Greenwich. Many of the stores on Greenwich Avenue were established by Jewish immigrants … and many Jewish families have made their mark through generous philanthropy.” Nationally recognized expert Dr. Ann Meyerson curated “An American Odyssey: The Jewish Experience in Greenwich,” which opened in mid-November and depicts the journey of Jews in town from the earliest days to post-war Greenwich via original objects, documents, photographs and audio recordings. “I had to do so much original research because there had been nothing done on the Jews of Greenwich,” says Dr. Meyerson. JANUARY 2018 GREENWICH
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“It’s very exciting when you can unearth an untold story. It’s like a dream project.” Dr. Meyerson, who has curated for the New-York Historical Society, Brooklyn Historical Society and National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia among others, has studied the trajectory of Jews and notes that many in Greenwich continued the tradition of establishing themselves by opening small retail shops. The key to unlocking the questions— when did they arrive, how did they get here, what did they do?—was the discovery of the oral histories completed in the ’70s at Greenwich Library. “It’s an amazing collection,” she says. “They have a sizeable group of early Jewish oral histories and that really told me the story of how these families came here.” From there, she reached out directly to the descendants of these early Jewish families and interviewed them. The experiences of six emblematic families—Cohen, Marks, Weiss, Taylor, Tunick and Bennett— tell the story. Visitors to the Historical Society will hear the voices of five members of
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In the early 1900s, most of the Jewish people who settled in town were born in Russia and came here via Port Chester, a thriving industrial town. On high holy days they would walk from Greenwich to Port Chester to attend synagogue. The first formal congregation in town, The Greenwich Hebrew Institute, was established in 1916 and was later called Temple Sholom.
CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY The families that owned shops on Greenwich Avenue also lived there, above the stores, and speak fondly of the experience. After busy mornings of catering to those commuting to New York, they had the street to themselves and kids also played in the road and walked to Havemeyer School. “They were like this little shtetl, a little community,” says Dr. Meyerson.
MERCHANTS At the turn of the twentieth century, Jewish families settled in town as small merchants, owners of a grocery store (Cohen Brothers), a shoe store (Favorite Shoes), a newsstand and other businesses. They made a good living because there was less competition than if they had stayed in New York or Port Chester. The second wave of Jewish-owned businesses includes names familiar to longtime residents: Grossman’s Shoes, Richards Clothing, Grannick’s Pharmacy and the Clam Box restaurant, to name a few. (The exhibit features a color-coded map of all the stores.)
DISCRIMINATION Early Jewish settlers in Greenwich faced little discrimination compared with those who came of age in the ’30s and ’40s. These residents recall some virulent anti-Semitism in town—name calling, getting beaten up, residential restrictions on housing, realty brokers not showing houses to Jews— part of a nationwide period of heightened xenophobia and racism. That went on until the ’60s when a blatant discrimination by a Greenwich realtor made national news, which led to efforts to fight bias on a local level.
PHILANTHROPY Jewish families have left a significant philanthropic mark on town, and the exhibit looks at some of their contributions including the Gimbel family’s land donations, the Bennett family’s support for health care facilities, the Bendheim family’s Bendheim Cancer Center as well as major contributions by the Malkins and Steven and Alexandra Cohen.
COURTESY OF GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY/RICKY WEISS ARCADE AND JOE ARCADE(1 AND 3); ROBERT POTASH; ROBIN BENNETT-KANAREK; PICTURE FRAME BY © IMAGESETC /ADOBE.STOCK.COM
The Favorite Shoe Store, opened by I. J. Weiss in 1906 on Greenwich Avenue, is now the Lilly Pulitzer shop. Left: The Royal Scarlet/Bennett’s Grocery store on Steamboat Road c. 1940s
these families through audio recordings and see personal family photographs, letters, cookbooks, a World War II uniform and items from the families’ shops (such as shoeboxes from the original Favorite Shoe Store). “We’re hoping that the Jewish community will be very pleased to see their story told,” says Dr. Meyerson. “And for the non-Jewish community, it will be an eyeopener that there were these Jews there so early and that they played this role.” —Mary Kate Hogan
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Elegant and welcoming defines the new salon just off the Avenue.
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bookshelves, a large fireplace flanked by sofas and original art on the wall that was a gift from Diane von Furstenberg. “She’s a big mentor for me,” says Alexandre. “On the day of my opening, I went to her home in New Milford with my son and wife, and she took me to see her whole art collection and said, ‘Alexandre, just pick anything you want.’” A staff member greets you at the door and ushers you into the elegant space, offering coffee or perhaps a bellini from the fully stocked bar cart, served in a Baccarat glass. The styling stations are housed around a custom sixteen-foot table that can be converted into a dining table. “Everybody here is family and our clients are part of the family,” Alexandre says. He didn’t hire an interior designer for the salon, but planned every detail himself, down to the ornate ceiling, to give clients a beautiful view while they’re being shampooed.
He took special care in selecting his team, led by creative directors Rabih Fakhoury and Beth Jablonska, and he uses only hair-care products from Leonor Greyl (which he calls “the Hermes of hair care”) and Phyto and the makeup line, Terry. Ultimately, an elevator will connect four levels of the building, which will house a color floor,
a spa and medical spa, with a rooftop garden for private events and parties. “We are going big. There’s more to come,” says Alexandre of his vision and investment. “I report only to my clients.”
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hat is it that prompts a woman to travel from Philadelphia to Greenwich to have her hair done? Or for certain well-known names to drop their existing salons and try something new? A certain je ne sais quoi, one would guess, and the founder of Maison d’Alexandre has that in spades. Alexandre Chouery, who trained in Paris under Jacques Dessange before working all over the world, most recently as creative director at Frederic Fekkai, designed every aspect of his new luxe beauty atelier. “All my life I’ve been in the very high-end places. I wanted to bring something different to the industry than a hair salon,” he says. To that end, his new Lewis Street salon doesn’t appear to be a salon at all. When you walk into the restored 1904 building, there’s no front desk, but instead a living room or library-like space: black walls lined with built-in
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sensibilities,” says Mike Beagley, CEO. “Greenwich is not just picturesque but has a sense of style and presence, and we were immediately drawn to that. We hope to appeal to Greenwich men who appreciate a smart-casual approach to style that’s relaxed but still very much put together.” Look for a mix of wearable and weatherproof updates on classics, inspired by native coastlines but made for city living. Rich Italian fabrics, high-quality knits and bespoke leather luggage also mark the offerings, all in a modern lodge 354 Greenwich Ave., setting that speaks to the larger 203-302-1014; sophisticated yet rustic aesthetic. roddandgunn.com
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Shrunken pullover with Arctic fox; $2,850. Copious Row, Greenwich, 203-340-2720; copiousrow.com
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Gold faux fur collar puffer vest; $725. Mitchells, Westport, 203-227-5165; mitchellstores.com
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Circa fur pom velour felt cap; $360. Saks Fifth Avenue, Greenwich; 203-862-5300; saks.com
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Mamouchka sweater; $635. The Perfect Provenance, Greenwich; 203-900-1133; theperfect provenance.com
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Sutton earmuff; $195. Greenwich, 203-622-6222; rag-bone.com
Battle the elements in chic winter neutrals
Clara gloves; $68. Greenwich; 203-862-9777; jmclaughlin.com
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20 Times Square nflexperience.com The brand new NFL Experience in Times Square might be the closest any of us ever get to performing our touchdown dance in front of thousands of adoring fans. This immersive experience was created by Cirque du Soleil in partnership with the league. Some highlights of the experience, which is $39 per ticket, include:
MEASURE UP TO THE PROS with a series of interactive challenges, including a vertical leap test and blocking obstacles in a replica of an authentic NFL team workout facility.
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TEST YOUR SKILLS by throwing a real football to your favorite receiver, and feel the thrill of a Super Bowl victory by completing the gamewinning pass.
SHARE THE STAGE with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and experience the iconic trophy up-close just like a Super Bowl champ.
National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey 2
226 West 44th Street natgeoencounter.com No wet suit, oxygen tank or shark cage needed for this dive into the deep. Using state-of-the-art immersive technology, guests can get up-close and personal with all manner of aquatic life. It took a team of scientists, along with Emmy-, Academy- and Grammy-Award winning artists, three years to develop this one-of-a-kind encounter. Adult tickets start at $39.50 with a portion of the proceeds going toward ocean conservation. Here’s what you can expect:
DESCEND INTO 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF “WATER” and see all the creatures you would encounter if you were lucky enough to spend time on the floor of the Pacific Ocean.
VIRTUALLY INTERACT WITH SEA LIONS, play with rays and dolphins, come face-to-face with humpback whales, Humboldt squids and great white sharks. A combination of video mapping, 8K photo real animation, mega projections screens and immersive sound will have you reaching for a towel once you emerge.
THE SECOND PORTION OF THE ATTRACTION IS MORE EDUCATIONAL. Guests learn about what they just experienced through touch screens, holograms and more. The entire experience takes just ninety minutes.
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530 West 27th Street mckittrickhotel.com If Shakespeare, Martha Graham and Alfred Hitchcock were to stage a show together, it would be Sleep No More. This experience has been called the “gold standard of immersive theater.” The show first launched in 2011 and is still consistently sold out. The McKittrick “Hotel” was created to house this production and has now added a few other immersive and short-run shows. In addition to the productions, there are the Heath Restaurant (given high marks by greenwich editor’s notoriously picky brother) and the rooftop bar Gallow Green (a great spot for pre- or postshow drinks).
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YOU’LL “CHECK IN” to Sleep No More and be given a “hotel key” (a playing card) and asked to don a Venetian mask; this separates guests from performers.
EXPLORE SIX FLOORS AND 100 ROOMS full of dark corners and little details: Open books and scattered letters provide clues; you can follow dancers down darkened hallways or peek in on a fully-stocked candy store.
YOU WILL NEVER SEE the whole thing in one visit, but overall it loosely tells the story of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s tale of a Scottish thane who commits regicide (the deliberate killing of a monarch—you’re welcome) at the urging of his famously ambitious wife and three fortunetelling witches.
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THE ACTORS RARELY SPEAK, and when they do, it is usually to whisper a cryptic line in the ear of a single audience member. Standard tickets are $145 per person. VIP tickets include front-of-theline access, a bottle of champagne and a reserved table in the Manderley Bar, $325 per person.
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ne of the most breathtaking auto success stories of our time has been the rise of Hyundai. In thirty years its cars have gone from cheap and forgettable to their current state of desirable and, uh, reasonably priced. The company’s new Genesis line is its latest salvo, and warrants a close look. Just as Toyota recognized in the late 1980s that status seekers weren’t going to get bragging rights from its yeoman nameplate and thus created the glittering Lexus, so Hyundai is establishing Genesis as its prestige brand. On the floor now are two muscular and sleek sedans—the G80 and G90. Coming next year are the G70 (think BMW 3-series) and a sporty crossover. Owners will have to sacrifice not having that Teutonic cachet, but no one’s going to think you pulled up in the milk wagon. Genesis assembled a European design team that previously had drawn up Bentleys, Audis and Lamborghinis, and there is an admirable sleekness and strength in the lines of each
Power: 5-liter V8 or twin-turbo V6; rear or all-wheel drive EPA Mileage Ratings: 15-19 city/24-27 highway
Hyundai’s new Genesis line packs a lot of punch for its price
Genesis model. The options list is rather extensive; avoid it and you’ll get a lavish car in the low 40s. The G80 and G80 Sport models are plenty spacious for four tall adults. You don’t really need to step up to the G90 unless you want a warship limousine. The G80 interior is a composition of soft leather and sumptuous textures. Passengers will instantly sense the general fineness. The G80 eases you smoothly down the road in a cloud of quiet—they’ve clearly made an effort at consummate sound-proofing. But if you hit it, especially with the 420-horsepower V8, the thrust is startling. It’s no sports car, but it does sail around bends with aplomb. It offers four driving modes, ranging from snow to let’s go. The V6 versions still feel plenty strong. For Connecticut driving, I’d recommend the normal V6 with the all-wheeldrive option called HTRAC. With Hyundai’s recent reliability record, the G80 is well worth considering. — Chris Hodenfield JANUARY 2018 GREENWICH
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Danielle models the Elsie top and Fitzgerald silk taffeta skirt
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HOME Who are you designing for? The pieces are ageless. My daughter and goddaughter would always be stealing my clothes, so I knew that they were going to be interested; but I would also listen to my mom talk all the time about there not being any good clothing for women her age. I considered them both. We had a pop up on Nantucket last summer, and I loved that it was a mix of older and younger women, all sizes.
Why do you think they’ve been such a hit? There seems to be a hole in the market. These are the pieces you put on and just feel good. You know that they’ll go with anything, all seasons.
Who are your modern style icons? Marina Rust is always very classic and elegant, and there’s always a sense of graciousness about her. I look to Tory Burch for her style but also as an entrepreneur who gives back to other women. Lauren Santo Domingo has incredible taste.
The Lilly linen jacket, named for Lilly Pulitzer, comes in six colors.
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Bold colors in Liberty’s Tresco print pop on the Jackie skirt
What are the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to hosting? I hate to tell people what not to do. My best advice would just be to do it. In doing it, then you figure out what you need. You don’t need a complete set of everything, but look for pieces in a similar color tone to mix and match. It’s also intimidating to think you have to do everything. You don’t have to do anything. You can get takeout and serve it on your china. Flowers don’t have to be expensive. Entertaining should be about connecting with other people, turning the cell phones off, having dinner. It should be easier, relaxing, more personal. Do something pretty, but it doesn’t have to be grand or expensive. You’re giving people the gift of your time.
How do you politely kick people out? When I have big parties, I love when people stay. But if you need to set a hard stop, people respect that. People like to be told what to do. And usually when you close the bar, people will leave.
What do you love to wear when you’re hosting? I tend to be a pants girl. I like that sense of easiness, especially with a pajama style pant; but I do love the hostess dress.
Danielle wears the Audrey top with jeans or a ball skirt. Flattering touches include adjustable drawstring and side vents.
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I thought about making the pieces transitional. Wide skirts have pockets, you can move in them. There’s an old world glamour, no low waists. As an interior designer, I have an eye for scale and I know what’s flattering. I’ve thought a lot about color, and how you build upon it just like you’d consider it for a room. And these are background pieces that they can personalize themselves.
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Outside the Box Cue the Rocky theme song, grab the gloves and get in the best shape ever
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Jonathan Edmond and Jim Perry offer clients the one-two punch of fitness and self-confidence.
fifteen minutes of cool down (stretching on a yoga mat or barre or working with small weights). “I am not going to lie: It’s really tough,” Edmond says. “But it’s a nice challenge. I tailor the warm-up to complement the boxing, working all the muscle groups but not fatiguing the muscles with too many repetitions.” Class size is capped at ten. “I want to check that everyone is doing each exercise the right way and
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arla Martello always wanted to box but never felt comfortable walking into a traditional gym. Then Belly and Body opened in Old Greenwich, and her workout was forever changed. She’s there three times a week, working on strength, coordination and stamina and says that in all her years of exercising, she has never found anything that has worked as well or that she enjoys as much. That’s exactly what co-owners Jonathan Edmond and Jim Perry want to hear. “It’s upbeat, you can go at your own pace, and there really is nothing to be afraid of or intimidated about,” Marla says. “It’s hard. I couldn’t wait for my first class to end. I also decided I was never coming back. But I did. And then I did again. And now I am hooked.” The space is sleek and bright, with the bright red boxing bags adding a dynamic pop of color to the dominant shades of gray, cream and metallic. Edmond chose all the equipment, while designers Kay Story and Diane Viton selected the right color tones and accoutrements to create an almost spa-like environment. Classes are forty-five minutes, beginning with fifteen minutes of cardio (skipping rope, sprinting, speed ladder work, swinging kettlebells); fifteen minutes of boxing; and
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BOXING PROS Boxing is a complex sport that is so much more than simply hitting a bag. The repetitions become meditative. It’s hard to think of your to-do list when you are concentrating so hard on one thing. Edmond says you’ll also: 1 LEARN TO BREATHE DEEPLY (a requirement for landing a proper punch) 2
IS IT FOR ME? Edmond says anyone can learn to box and it’s never too late to learn. His youngest client is fifteen; his oldest, just south of seventy. About 80 percent of his clients are women. Many of his clients have special needs, including one with cerebral palsy. Since Edmond is a personal trainer, he designs programs to meet individual requirements.
IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE AND COORDINATION (especially important as you age) 3 INCREASE STRENGTH 4 BUILD AWARENESS AND SELF-CONFIDENCE 5 DEVELOP RHYTHM AND TIMING 6
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RELIEVE STRESS AND TENSION 7 LEARN SELF-DEFENSE
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It may be a tough workout, but Jonathan Edmond guarantees you’ll have fun while you sweat.
from anything I have ever done before, a total body workout that hits my legs, core and upper body,” he says. “At my age [fiftytwo], I am really starting to feel the exercise I have done all my life in my knees. But I leave here without any aches and pains.” Yet for Perry, it’s about more than exercise. “It’s a great way to learn selfdefense and relieve stress and tension,” he says. “Honestly, there is nothing better than hitting a punching bag.”
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elephant bells and an antique armoire—our first impression of the service left a little to be desired. When we walked in, the hostess was on the phone and jotting down notes (presumably taking an order), while a large group of guests stood waiting around her. Minutes passed and she didn’t look up or acknowledge either party. Then we noticed that the couple we were meeting was already seated at a table, so we excused our way through to the dining room and joined them. Fortunately, our first impressions of the food quickly eclipsed this lack of greeting and occasional slow service during the meal. Everything here is intended to be shared, and we began with a chaat and onion bhaji along with the complimentary crispy papadums and sauces. The bhel purri chaat blends
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EAT tandoor grill, which includes an excellent coriander-spiked chicken tikka as well as a “red” chicken, salmon, shrimp and some vegetables cooked in the tandoor oven. Anyone who thinks chicken is boring needs to try the butter chicken here, a super-fragrant, heartwarming curry with onions and red peppers. Vegetarians will appreciate that there are fourteen vegetable-based entrees; we only tried one but that saag paneer was a top-notch rendition of this creamy spinach and Indian cheese standard. It’s especially delicious paired with garlic naan. Most dishes are served in copper or other metal vessels, a pretty
presentation with very generous portions. The classic desserts are a must-try. We loved the mango kulfi, traditional Indian ice cream made from caramelized, slow-simmered milk (no egg). This kulfi is shaped into half-moons and has an intense, lush fruit flavor. For the ultimate sweet comfort food, also taste the kheer (rice pudding) topped with slivered almonds and golden raisins. With the incredible variety on the menu, this restaurant takes you on a culinary tour of India, yet our elegant dinner was also quite affordable. We’re looking forward to a repeat feast. G
QUICK BITES the crispy noodles and puffed rice with the citrusy flavors of tamarind chutneys, flecks of cilantro and lush potatoes and onion, somehow refreshing and hearty at the same time. This, along with the onion fries, whet our appetites for the rich flavors and Indian comfort food to follow. Our server was helpful and friendly, recommending the he stuffed rice-and-lentil crepes, a specialty of the restaurant: “You can eat dosas for breakfast, lunch and dinner,” he said with a smile. We ordered a masala dosa, which is a meal in and of itself, filled with spiced potato and accompanied with a spicy curry and cool coconut paste. When we requested the lamb vindaloo, our server warned us about the intensity of the spice, but being heat lovers, we said bring it on. In fact, the vindaloo had a slow-developing heat: At first bite it doesn’t seem that intense, but then the heat gradually fills your mouth, in a pleasant way. I bit into a whole cardamom pod while eating the dish, which is lovely for those who enjoy the spice. A standout feature at India Avenue is its clay tandoor oven, which can be viewed from a glass wall that connects the kitchen and dining room. We opted for a mixed
DAILY DOSAS Chef Ramesh comes from Southern India, where dosas are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He makes them with a traditional rice-andlentil batter and fillings and serves with a coconut chutney and side of curry.
FIRED UP The very large clay tandoor oven with charcoal fire, visible through a glass wall from the dining room, is used to cook many of the dishes, all of the kebabs, the naans and other breads and appetizers.
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INDIA AVENUE 249 Railroad Avenue, 203-717-1567; indiaavenuect.com
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Summer 2018! Don’t let the winter chill fool you. Summer will be here sooner than you think and now is the time to start exploring options to keep your kids engaged and active over the break
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1. Back to Basics A classic Meatballs-style sleepaway camp is a fun way to instill confidence and independence in youth who want the quintessential summer experience. The best camps cater to a variety of interests and get your kids outdoors interacting with nature. Options of these sorts abound. If you have a tentative camper, some camps allow children to start off slow with a one-week session, with the option to extend the stay. (Just be sure to pack enough, since after a few days they’ll most likely want to stay longer.)
2. By the Sea Not interested in the woods? Sailing and surf camps are an ideal setting for kids who love the water. Many sail and surf camps also provide Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, giving your teen the potential for a future summer job. The California coast is dotted with teen summer surf camps that provide surf lessons as well as classes in surfboard building and marine biology. WB Surf Camp has locations in California, Costa Rica and North Carolina for teen surfers ranging from absolute beginners to advanced.
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Is your child not a classic campfire camper but all about sports? Single-sport specific camps are a smart way for him or her to hone athletic skills. If your child is on a local team or has several friends who share a passion for a sport, look for a local college like Sacred Heart University or Fairfield University that offers weekend or weeklong
sports camps allowing group or team enrollment. Want to take it up a notch? Camps like IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, pair your child with professional athletes and trainers to enhance their skills and get feedback on their potential. Some sports camps require coach references, and tryouts are by invitation only. These camps make sure the level of play is beneficial to all involved. Sports camps should provide a written evaluation by the coaches at the end of the session. If your teen is hoping to play a college sport, many programs offer ID camps where coaches identify potential college student athletes. Be sure to research which coaching staffs will be on hand to watch and evaluate players. TO FIND OUT MORE: imgacademy.com
4. Wanderlust Summer is a great opportunity to travel—both domestically and abroad. Discuss what parts of the U.S. or the world your child would like to see. Are they able hikers and comfortable camping? Outward Bound provides outdoor educational programs for middle to high schoolers that offer diverse experiences like hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains, canoeing the St. Croix Riverway and
above: Rustic Pathways offers truly unique travel experiences. below: IMG Academy caters to the sports-crazed athlete in your family.
backpacking in Yosemite. Rustic Pathways is another locally popular provider of teen travel, with programs around the globe specializing in interests ranging from photography and animals to language and medicine. TO FIND OUT MORE:
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Many local charitable organizations and faith groups sponsor youth trips to destinations like Haiti and Africa, where students can see different cultures and work with organizations to improve the lives of residents. A lot of these trips provide students with community service hours that they can use toward National Honor Society requirements and faith-based community service requirements. Check with your local house of worship and area faith-based groups. Membership in the organization is often not required and trips are chaperoned by adults. »
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7. College Life Have a kid who has always wanted to go to a specific college? A great way to get a taste of college life while still in high school is by going to a camp on campus. A week spent studying an area of interest taught by the college’s professors is a good opportunity to gauge a scholastic fit. Some camps are run by the colleges, while others bring in outside firms to run the camps. Check the website of the colleges you’re interested in for options.
8. Bookworm If your child would love to spend a summer curled up with engaging books and thought-provoking discussions about literature, Amherst College hosts a series of Great Summer Books Programs. Given the quintessential New England college setting in Amherst, Massachusetts (only steps away from Emily Dickinson’s famous homestead), these one- to fourweek sessions allow sixth through twelfth graders the opportunity to immerse themselves in literature. TO FIND OUT MORE: greatbookssum mer.com/programs/campuses/ amherst-college
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9. Tech Time iD Tech Camps at Amherst College and Trinity College in Hartford offer children seven to seventeen years of age the opportunity to develop key technological skills as they explore coding, game design, robotics, app development, film and more. With an 8:1 student to instructor ratio and access to industry leading technology, iD Tech works to maximize learning while providing students with a competitive edge for acceptance into college STEM programs. TO FIND OUT MORE: idtech.com
10. Head of the Class For children interested in an intellectual challenge, the Johns Hopkins Institute offers summer camps and educational opportunities for students who test into its Gifted and Talented Program. JHI offers Intensive Study Camps for seventh grade and
above; Young Student Residential Programs for fifth and sixth graders; and a Civic Leadership Institute for ninth through twelfth graders at locations across the U.S., from California to New York, and abroad in Hong Kong. A Global Issues in the 21st Centuries program is available at Princeton for tenth through twelfth graders. All JHI program students must take a test to determine eligibility. TO FIND OUT MORE:
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Theater camps like Long Lake Camp and Stagedoor Manor have been around for decades. They have established themselves as places that provide excellence in the arts in a bucolic setting. Whether your child is interested in circus camp, visual arts, playing in a rock band or performing Shakespeare on stage, arts camps can give students the opportunity to fine-tune their craft surrounded by equally motivated and engaged campers.
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NEED TO KNOW “I’ve seen estimates of about $350,000 in medical expenses for a retired married couple, so odds are you’re going to need this money at some point.”
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things get interesting: Even though pre-tax money went into the account, interest and capital gains compound tax-free. And when you withdraw the money to pay for a medical expense, you don’t owe taxes then, either. This makes for a triple tax advantage—an opportunity unheard of with most investment vehicles. Here’s one strategy used by some high-earners, Paige says: Fully fund and invest the HSA as you would your 401(k), where it can grow tax-free, and stash cash aside in an emergency account to be used for out-of-pocket medical expenses as they arise. Save the receipts for future reimbursement from yourself. As the tax code reads now, there’s no expiration date on your health savings account money; down the road, you’ll be able to reimburse yourself for medical expenses that you paid years prior, so long as you still have the receipts and you had an HSA when you paid the expenses. “Unlike with a flexible savings account, HSAs are not ‘use it or lose it.’ The funds do not go away,” says Paige. And unlike with an IRA, there is no required minimum distribution; you can hang onto your HSA forever, dipping in down the road as you need it to pay for your qualified medical expenses, including some of your Medicare premiums and long-term care insurance costs. Your contributions add up. If you deposit $6,900 per year for the next 20 years, your account will grow to more than $250,000, assuming a 6 percent return annually. (Note that there is no guarantee your investment will grow, and it can be lost depending on market conditions.) And that’s without any tax consequence. According to a study by investment giant Vanguard, “$1 invested in a traditional or Roth IRA (assuming a constant tax rate) will be worth $1.64 in 20 years. Put that same dollar in an HSA, G and it grows to $2.19.”
If you haven’t filed your 2017 taxes yet, it’s not too late to contribute to your 2017 HSA. Just like with an IRA, you’re allowed to fund your previous year’s HSA up until the tax deadline. So if you haven’t done so already, by April 15 contribute what you can to your 2017 HSA account.
WHAT’S THE CATCH? Make sure you understand the costs associated with your HSA. “Beware of maintenance fees,” Paige warns, adding that you don’t need to leave your HSA at the firm where your company started it. You can shop around and evaluate different firms, fund fees and investment options.
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Don’t tap into your HSA before age 65 for a nonmedical expense, Paige notes. After age 65, though, you’re allowed to make withdrawals for nonmedical expenses, but you’ll have to pay income taxes on the money, as you would with a 401(k) or an IRA.
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t was a crisp fall morning when the team from Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) came together with local folks, First Selectman Peter Tesei and director of breast care services at Greenwich Hospital, Dr. Barbara Ward, to kick off “Go For Pink” with a BCA flag raising. Then it was off to Richards for breakfast with Dr. Marisa Weiss, chief medical officer and founder of breastcancer.org, the world’s most utilized resource for expert medical and personal information on breast health and breast cancer. Go For Pink is a series of events BCA dedicates to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Greenwich. bcagoforpink.org »
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he sun was shining down on guests for the fourth annual Shatterproof Golf Classic at The Stanwich Club (ranked best golf course in Connecticut by Golf Digest). All proceeds from the day will support Shatterproof’s prevention, treatment, recovery and advocacy programs. The organization is dedicated to ending the devastation that addiction causes families. shatterproof.org
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ohn and Louise met during the first week of freshman year at Boston College. Though they were friends throughout the four years, it took a BC vs. Notre Dame football game to make the sparks fly. The couple dated for six years before John proposed in New York City. Both families were at a nearby restaurant waiting to celebrate the newly engaged couple. Fr. John Corbett officiated at the ceremony at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Riverside, and the reception followed at Round Hill Club. The bride, daughter of Howard and Anne Ward of Greenwich, graduated from Greenwich Academy and Boston College. Louise works for Blue Apron in Manhattan. The groom, son of Terrence and Mary Claire Belton of Illinois, graduated from Loyola Academy, Boston College and Columbia University. John works for Evercore in Manhattan. The Beltons honeymooned in Indonesia. They call New York City home. »
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very Wednesday night Peter would bring his children Addie and Jack to dinner at Caren’s Cos Cobber. The kids and Caren struck up a warm relationship, and soon the St. Phillip crew was coming for dinner more often. The pair started dating, and Caren became a part of the crew. Peter proposed on Christmas morning by hanging a ring on a branch of the Christmas tree and telling Caren that her gift was in, not under, the tree. Senior Pastor Drew Williams officiated at the ceremony at Riverside Yacht Club, where the reception followed. Peter’s daughter Addie stole the show by singing “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz and playing guitar with the band, while Jack put on a great performance on the dance floor. The bride, daughter of Salvatore and Carmella Vizzo of Cos Cob, graduated from Greenwich High School and Wheelock College. Caren owns Caren’s Cos Cobber. The groom, son of Peter St. Phillip of California and Maureen Finley of New Jersey, graduated from The Lawrenceville School, Trinity College and Seton Hall Law School. Peter is an attorney for Lowey Dannenberg in Cos Cob. The newlyweds honeymooned in Vermont before returning home to Cos Cob. G
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Eric D. Collins
New Canaan, 203-801-2241 HOSPITALS: Silver Hill, NY-Pres Columbia
Addiction/Substance Abuse, Opiate Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Alcohol Abuse
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Sara B. Levine
Greenwich Adolescent Medicine
Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavior High Risk, Adolescent Gynecology, LBGT Health
Marcie B. Schneider
Greenwich Adolescent Medicine
Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Obesity, Menstrual Disorders
Joanna Zolkowski-Wynne Primary Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, 203-384-3235 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Parenting Issues
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Aimee Altschul-Latzman Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County
Fairfield, 203-955-1461 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Allergy, Asthma, Food & Drug Allergy, Insect Allergy
Kenneth S. Backman
Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County
Fairfield, 203-259-7070 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Marvin Den
Norwalk, 203-845-6482 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Airway Disorders
Philip H. Hemmers Allergy Center of Connecticut
Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Norwalk Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Food Allergy
Richard J. Lee
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Urticaria
Paul S. Lindner
Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Sinusitis, Food & Drug Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Allergic Rhinitis
Mark D. Litchman
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Asthma, Immune Deficiency, Lupus & SLE, Vasculitis
Aymeric Louit
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Stamford, 203-357-1511 HOSPITALS: Greenwich,
Norwalk
Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Asthma & Allergy, Cough Chronic, Eczema
Agnieszka Matczuk
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Nasal Allergy, Food Allergy, Asthma, Sinus Disorders
John Santilli Jr.
Jonathan B. Bell
Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Insect Allergy, Sinusitis, Hives
Katherine A. Bloom
Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County
Fairfield, 203-259-7070 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Food Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Asthma
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Allergy, Sinusitis, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Joseph Sproviero
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Asthma & Allergy, Autoimmune Disease
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Murali Chiravuri
Western Connecticut Arrhythmia Center
Danbury, 203-791-8550 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators
Sandhya Dhruvakumar
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-2321 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation
Adam T. Lottick
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation
Michael R. Pittaro
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Arrhythmias
Robert D. Winslow Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Danbury Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Charles B. Augenbraun
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hypertension, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Preventive Cardiology
Gregory S. Bloom
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, NonInvasive Cardiology
Linda R. Casale
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Women’s Health, Echocardiography
Venu Channamsetty
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Carotid Artery Disease, Preventive Cardiology
Joonun Choi
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
David L. Copen
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Angioplasty & Stent Replacement
Evelyn J. Cusack
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders
Susan B. Eysmann
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Sasanka Jayasuriya
Stephen Michaelson
Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Greenwich
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Northeast Medical Group
Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Disease in Women, Heart Valve Disease
Edward J. Kosinski
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Bridgeport, 203-6835100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
Steven H. Kunkes
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Valve Disease, Diagnostic Problems
Robert L. Labarre
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford
Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Stress Echocardiography
Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography Coronary, Interventional Cardiology, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
Lawrence I. Fisher
Kevin Lenhart
Cardiac Specialists
Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport
Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers & Defibrillators, Heart Valve Disease, Echocardiography
Ram Gordon
Cardiac Specialists
Trumbull, 203-385-1111 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Jeffrey A. Green
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Hypertension Complex, Heart Valve Disease, Sports Medicine Cardiology
David H. Hsi
The Heart Physicians
Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford,
Norwalk
Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Disease
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
David J. Lomnitz
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-855-3680 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease
Francis J. Neeson
Stamford Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-869-6960 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography
Maria C. Pavlis
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Brian D. Pollack
Cardiac Specialists
Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
Alon Ronen
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Invasive Cardiology
Jeffrey A. Schmierer Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Hypertension
Adam E. Schussheim Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
Hypertension, Heart Valve Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders
Craig A. McPherson
Edward H. Schuster
Bridgeport, 203-384-3442 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Arrhythmias, Pacemakers & Defibrillators, Atrial Fibrillation, Syncope
Jay Lewis Meizlish
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Interventional Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Nuclear Cardiology
The Heart Physicians
Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders
Rebecca P. Streeter
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Heart Failure
Richard L. Taikowski
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,
Milford
Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease Adult, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Medicine
Anja Wagner
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford
COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Stuart E. Bussell
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7131 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Charles E. Littlejohn
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-323-8989 HOSPITALS: Stamford,
HOSPITAL: Danbury Skin Cancer & Moles, Psoriasis & Eczema, Rosacea
Robin D. Evans
Southern Connecticut Dermatology
Stamford, 203-323-5660 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laser Surgery
Grace Liang Federman Advanced DermCare
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging
Norwalk
Colon & Rectal Cancer
Cosmetic Dermatology, Psoriasis
Craig Werner
James M. McClane
Loyd S. Godwin
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Stuart W. Zarich
Northeast Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-384-3844 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Echocardiography, Heart Disease in Women, Cardiac Catheterization, Mitral Valve Prolapse
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Karen A. Abrams
Westport, 203-221-8326 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Anxiety & Mood Disorders, ADD & ADHD
Ilana Karpenos
Westport, 203-227-0060 Eating Disorders
Deborah S. Lipschitz
Fairfield, 203-256-9926 Developmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma Psychiatry
Andrew Lustbader
Therapeutic Center for Children & Families
Westport, 203-454-2428 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven ADD & ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Parenting Issues
Joan Poll
Westport, 203-222-1186 Anxiety Disorders, Parenting Issues, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis
Alvin A. Rosenfeld
Greenwich, 203-861-0700 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Weill Cornell Psychotherapy, Sexual Development Disorders, Overscheduled Children, Family Therapy
Colon & Rectal Surgical Care of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-852-2262 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-538-5682
Mona Gohara
Advanced Dermcare
Colon & Rectal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diverticulitis
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury Acne
Scott C. Thornton
Barry Sheldon Goldberg
Northeast Medical Group
Advanced DermCare
Laparoscopic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colostomy Avoidance
Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology
Fairfield, 203-255-7088 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Sandra K. Wainwright
Northeast Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-863-4505 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
DERMATOLOGY Julie Cantatore
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-538-5682
Severine Chavel
The Dermatology Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven
Richard C. Connors
Greenwich, 203-622-0808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Skin Cancer, Dermatopathology
Rhett J. Drugge
Stamford, 203-324-5719 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Lynne M. Haven
Greenwich, 203-869-4242 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy, Laser Surgery
Omar A. Ibrahimi
Connecticut Skin Institute
Stamford, 203-428-4440 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Mohs Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery Skin, Laser Surgery
Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Fern E. Mayer
Conrad Ehrlich
HOSPITAL: Stamford Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea, Medical Dermatology
Northeast Radiology
Danbury, 203-797-1770 HOSPITAL: Danbury CT Scan, Mammography, Ultrasound
Mitchell J. Ross
Greenwich Medical Spa
Lauren A. Ernberg
Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology, Immune Deficiency Skin Disorders
Facial Rejuvenation, Dermatologic Injectables & Fillers, Hair Removal Laser, Psoriasis & Eczema
Norwalk, 203-838-4886 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Jason C. Mcbean
Elizabeth C. Smith
Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Aging Skin, Acne & Rosacea
Stamford, 203-969-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven
Fairfield Dermatology
Marcus A. McFerren Advanced DermCare
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Jeremy Ethan Moss
Brookside Dermatology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-374-5546 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven
Riverside, 203-637-0662 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center
Musculoskeletal Imaging, MRI
Christopher P. Fey
Greenwich Radiological Group
Fairfield Dermatology
Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Nuclear Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT Scan
Linda LaTrenta
Debra Susan Weissman Dermatology Center
Greenwich Radiological Group
Acne & Rosacea, Melanoma Early Detection & Prevention, Skin Cancer & Moles
Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer
Norwalk, 203-847-1500
Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Medical Dermatology, Psoriasis & Eczema, Acne, Skin Cancer
Rand L. Werbitt
Ronald P. Lee
Ellen S. Naidorf
Gail B. Whitman
Norwalk, 203-838-4886 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Stamford, 203-964-1103 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology
Michael Patrick Noonan Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists
Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Acne, Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer
Mark I. Oestreicher
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists
Stamford, 203-325-2345 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center MRI, CT Scan
David J. Mullen
Norwalk, 203-847-2400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Hair Restoration & Transplant, Pediatric Dermatology
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich MRI, CT Body Scan
Jonathan R. Zirn
Denise I. Pittaro
Advanced DermCare
Advanced Radiology Consultants
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Dermatopathology, Skin Cancer
Neuroradiology
Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Gioia J. Riccio
Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport
Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Cosmetic Dermatology
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Robin G. Oshman
Steven M. Cohen
Women’s Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography
Connecticut Dermatology Group
Steven A. Kolenik III
Connecticut Dermatology Group
Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk,
Stamford
Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery
Graeme M. Lipper
Advanced DermCare
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Medical Dermatology, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy
Kenneth J. Maiocco
Kenneth J. Egan
Bridgeport, 203-374-5546
Ridgefield, 203-438-5080
The Dermatology Center of Stamford
Rhonda Quain Klein
Melanoma, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery
Advanced Specialty Care
Elizabeth R. Marsh
Brookside Dermatology Associates Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery, Botox Therapy
Westport, 203-454-0743 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, Norwalk Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology
Robert John Patrignelli
Trumbull, 203-261-0800 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Acne, Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer
Joseph R. Pesce
Associates in Dermatology
Bridgeport, 203-372-8949 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Stamford, 203-337-9729 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Erez Salik
Kapil R. Desai
Interventional Radiology
Ultrasound, Women’s Imaging, CT Body Scan, MRI
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Musculoskeletal Imaging, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Ultrasound, Sports Medicine Radiology
John P. Donahue
Debra L. Pruzan-Clain
Fairfield, 203-815-1877 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Stamford, 203-325-3576
Fairfield, 203-683-4520 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Advanced Radiology Consultants
Psoriasis, Rosacea, Skin Cancer
The Dermatology Center of Stamford
Robert D. Russo MD & Associates Radiology
Robert D. Russo MD & Associates Radiology
MRI, Women’s Imaging, CT Scan
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Mary Arden-Cordone Endocrinology Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-359-2444 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders »
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Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut
Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Medical Group
Douglas Duchen
Diabetes, Hypogonadism
Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Danbury, 203-794-5620 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Diabetes
Debra H. Schussheim
Judith C. GoldbergBerman
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Greenwich, 203-622-9160 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis, Diabetes
Bismruta Misra
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-7213 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Metabolic Bone Disorders, Reproductive Endocrinology, Neuroendocrinology, Diabetes
Antonio Pantaleo
Endocrinology Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-359-2444 HOSPITAL: Stamford Diabetic Vascular Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders
Nancy J. Rennert
Norwalk Community Health Center Norwalk, 203-899-1770 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Diabetes in Minority Populations, Thyroid Disorders, Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy
Glenn Rich
Fairfield County Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-5100 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Soundview Medical Associates
Glenn Siegel
Soundview Medical Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Powlimi Soni
Soundview Medical Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Randi D. Tomasulo Soundview Medical Associates
PriMed Physicians
Stamford, 203-322-7070 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Simon O’Regan
High Ridge Family Practice Preventive Medicine
Matthew M. Farrell
Brookfield Family Medicine
Brookfield, 203-775-6365 HOSPITALS: Danbury,
Norwalk
Cosmo Filiberto
PriMed Physicians
Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Ridgefield Primary Care
Ridgefield, 203-438-6541 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
Ann H. Williams
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Stamford, 203-863-3750 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Jennifer L. Barro
FAMILY MEDICINE James K. Ahern
Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Steven Benaderet Westport Family Medicine
Joshua B. Herbert
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Helen Haekyung Kim
Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Lawrence Leibowitz
Matrix Personalized Medicine
Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Nutrition & Disease Prevention & Control, Integrative Medicine
Thomas Cigno
Angelo Mallozzi
Soundview Medical Associates
Ridgefield, 203-244-7848 HOSPITAL: Danbury
New Canaan, 203-920-1772 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Danbury
Stamford Health Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus, Cancer Genetics
Gena M. Cobrin
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Robert M. Dettmer
Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Endoscopy, Colonoscopy & Polypectomy
Joseph Fiorito
Endoscopy, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Steven Gorelick
Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Henry G. Beecher
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Biliary Disease
Emil J. Blanco
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester
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Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates
Carol-ann Galban
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid Disorders
Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
David Barenberg
Yi-Hao Yu
Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace
Sarah A. Kahn
Western Connecticut Medical Group
GASTROENTEROLOGY Western Connecticut Medical Group
Northeast Medical Group
Steven Brandwein
Cancer Prevention, Colon Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Preventive Medicine
Timothy Bookas
Western Connecticut
Preventive Medicine
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Joseph A. Rosa
Robert R. Savino
Leslie R. Miller
Alan T. Falkoff
Westport, 203-221-3030 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders
Preventive Medicine
Fairfield, 203-256-9905 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Preventive Medicine
Calcium Disorders, Diabetes
Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut
Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Claudia B. Gruss
Arbor Medical Group
Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colon Cancer Screening, Nutrition
William B. Hale
Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Neda Khaghan
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Biliary Disease, Capsule Endoscopy, Pancreatic Cancer
Chunwang Lam
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Colonoscopy/Polypectomy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Acid Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders
Alan E. Landau
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Peptic Acid Disorders, Barrett’s Esophagus, Pancreatic & Biliary Disease, Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection
Gordon Latzman
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Biliary Disease, Endoscopy, Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s, Liver Disease
Edwin G. Levine
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopy, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy
Boston Children’s Health Physicians 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, 617-355-6000 childrenshospital.org Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant Street Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org Danbury Hospital 24 Hospital Avenue Danbury, 800-516-3658 danburyhospital.org
Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Road Greenwich, 203-863-3000 greenwichhospital.org Griffin Hospital 130 Division Street Derby, 203-735-7421 griffinhealth.org Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, 860-545-5000 hartfordhosp.org
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Richard J. Link
Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Colon Cancer Screening, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Richard N. Lopatin
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Kenneth R. Mauer
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
HOSPITAL: Greenwich Colon Cancer Screening, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Radiofrequency Ablation
Michael Schiffman
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Alan E. Selkin
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Barrett’s Esophagus,Hepatitis Chronic, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s
Stuart Waldstreicher Gastroenterology Consultants
Stamford, 203-967-2100 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Endoscopy, Celiac Disease
Thomas P. Whelan
ProHealth Physicians
Bethel, 203-791-2221 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Food Allergy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus
Felice R. Zwas
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Capsule Endoscopy, Colonoscopy
Amy E. Smithline
Dennis M. Meighan
Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Celiac Disease, Swallowing Disorders
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Gregory N. Soloway
Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Endoscopy, Biliary Disease
Alan M. Nelson
Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Swallowing Disorders, Endoscopy, Colon Cancer
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates
Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Gastroenterology Associates Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Colon Cancer Screening, Barrett’s Esophagus, Clostridium Difficile Disease, Endoscopic Therapies
Miechelle L. O’Brien
Julie E. Spivack
Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Nutrition
Neal J. Schamberg
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester
Greenwich, 203-863-2900
Milford Hospital 300 Seaside Avenue Milford, 203-876-4000 milfordhospital.org Mount Sinai Hospital 1190 Fifth Avenue New York City, 212-241-6500 mountsinai.org New Milford Hospital 21 Elm Street New Milford, 860-210-5000 newmilfordhospital.org
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, Women’s Health
Howard L. Taubin Gastroenterology Associates
Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Celiac Disease, Colon Cancer Screening Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Peptic Acid Disorders
New York-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center 622 West 168th Street New York City, 212-305-2500 nyp.org/locations/columbia New York-Presbyterian, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital 3959 Broadway New York City, 212-305-5437 nyp.org/morganstanley
Women’s Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, AIDS & HIV Gastrointestinal Complications
Vivian Argento
Memory Disorders, Mood Disorders
Mithil Choksey
Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport House Calls, Frail Elderly
Stephen G. Jones
Greenwich, 203-863-3308 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia
GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Neil P. Dolan
Bridgeport, 203-384-3897 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center 525 East 68th Street New York City, 212-746-5454 nyp.org/locations/weillcornell NYU Langone Medical Center 550 First Avenue New York City, 212-263-5800 nyulangone.org
Cognitive Loss in Aging, Anxiety & Depression, Depression in the Elderly
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Karen J. Nishida
Gynecologic Cancer Care
Stamford, 203-998-0848 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Fertility Preservation in Cancer
HAND SURGERY Henry A. Backe Jr
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Injuries, Joint Reconstruction
Joseph DiGiovanni
Danbury Orthopedics
Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Hand & Wrist Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Compression, Arthritis
John D. Dowdle
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-2277 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Hand & Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery
Haik G. Kavookjian
Connecticut Hand & Upper Extremity Center
Bridgeport, 203-374-5892 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple Street Norwalk, 203-852-2000 norwalkhospital.org Saint Mary’s Hospital 56 Franklin Street Waterbury, 203-709-6000 stmh.org Silver Hill Hospital 206 Valley Road New Canaan, 203-966-3561 silverhillhospital.org
Lyme Disease, Fevers of Unknown Origin
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Wrist Surgery, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia & Lymphoma, Bleeding & Coagulation Disorders, Gaucher Disease
James R. Sabetta
Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Lyme Disease, Bone & Joint Infections, Travel Medicine, Wound Healing & Care
David H. Witt
Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven
Stamford Hospital 30 Shelburne Road Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhospital.org
AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Bone & Joint Infections
Antibiotic Resistance, Pneumonia, Lyme Disease
Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
St. Vincent’s Medical Center 200 Main Street Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org
Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Medical Specialists of Fairfield
House Calls, Dementia, Cognitive Loss in Aging, Wound Healing & Care
AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Hospital Acquired Infections, Endocarditis
Michael F. Parry
E Andrew Duda
Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Michael H. Bar
Smilow Cancer Care
Gavin X. McLeod
Paul F. Nee
HEMATOLOGY
Marina L. Blagodatny
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Nerve Compression, Nerve Disorders & Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
John G. Lunt
Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Stamford Health Medical Group
Mark Vitale
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Danbury Orthopedics
Ralph J. Cipriani
Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthroscopic Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
Stamford, 203-358-0661 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Thomas A. Rago
Zane K. Saul
Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Associates
Stratford, 203-383-4466 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford
Lyme Disease, AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Diabetic Leg & Foot Infections
Gary S. Schleiter
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Viral Infections »
Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, New York 914-493-7000 wcmc.com Yale New Haven Hospital 20 York Street New Haven, 203-688-4242 ynhh.org
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Lynda Streett
Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford
INTERNAL MEDICINE Robert A. Altbaum
Internal Medicine Associates of Westport
Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport Preventive Cardiology, Preventive Medicine
David H. Baum
Concierge Physicians of Westport
Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
James J. Bivona
Stamford Primary Care
Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Frank Angelo Ciminiello Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Preventive Medicine
HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Nutrition
Sarah Mildred Gamble
Franklin Loria
Bridgeport
Greenwich Pure Medical
Greenwich, 203-869-2800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
Steven L. Glazer
Norwalk, 203-852-1300 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Allen Davis
ProHealth Physicians
Danbury, 203-790-4511 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Christopher M. Edelmann Greenwich, 203-869-0502 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine
Howard Eison Alliance MD
Norwalk, 203-838-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, NY-Pres Weill Cornell Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Complex Diagnosis, Concierge Medicine
Gail M. Fennell
Greenwich, 203-413-1130 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Steven A. Fisher
Fairfield County Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-5100
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Preventive Medicine
Richard G. Huntley Jr.
WESTMED Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Shara P. Israel
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Nina S. Karol
Concierge Physicians of Westport
Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine, Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Management
Melanie Kelton
Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health
Donald J. Leone
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Sandra Lithgow
Greenwich Partners
Greenwich, 203-661-2596
Ioana S. Preda
Northeast Medical Group
Preventive Medicine
Maura Sparks
Stamford Health Medical Group
Jeffrey S. Puglisi
Shiela V. Subramanian
Eating Disorders
Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
New Canaan, 203-972-4255 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Greenwich, 203-531-1909
Glenville Medical Concierge Care
Charles Miner III
Internal Medicine Associates of Westport
Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine
Wilkins Center for Eating Disorders
Pamela B. Hoffman
Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Trumbull, 203-459-5100 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Bridgeport
Diane W. Mickley
Preventive Medicine, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Concierge Medicine, Preventive Cardiology
Fairfield, 203-396-1054 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Fairfield County Medical Group
Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk
Preventive Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer Prevention, Concierge Medicine
Jewish Home for the Elderly
Frank Spano
Old Greenwich Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s,
Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport
Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury
New Canaan, 203-972-4218 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
New Canaan Medical Groups
Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Stamford Health Medical Group
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Steven P. Mickley
Jay A. Horn
Carolyn Couture
Christine M. Metz
Peter G. Hasapis
Joseph V. Costanzo
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-863-3671 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Jayne Pincus
Stamford Health Medical Group
Darien, 203-655-8749 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
Sandra Mini
Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Caleb Moore
Greenwich Partners
Greenwich, 203-661-2596 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Concierge Medicine
Steven Murphy
Diagnostic & Medical Specialists
Greenwich, 203-340-9611 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Cancer Prevention, Obesity, Allergy & Immunology, Preventive Medicine
Ken J. Nori
Northeast Medical Group
Glenville Medical Concierge Care
Preventive Cardiology, Men’s Health, Concierge Medicine
Alan M. Radin
Arbor Medical Group
Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Remi M. Rosenberg
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Burton Rubin
Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
James Samuel
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Craig D. Serin
New Canaan Medical Groups
Concierge Medicine
Byron S. Thomas
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Geriatric Medicine
Joseph Tortorello
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Cathrine Troy
Stamford Health Medical Group
James A. Slater
New Canaan Medical Groups New Canaan, 203-972-4215 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Cardiac Catheterization, Clinical Trials, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Heart Valve Disease
Robert F. Fishman
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,
Milford
Coronary Angioplasty & Stents, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiac Catheterization
Christopher J. Howes
Northeast Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Shira B. Vadel
Robert D. Jumper
Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Stamford Health Medical Group Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health
Preventive Medicine
Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Mitchell H. Driesman
Osteoporosis
New Canaan, 203-972-4255 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Stamford Primary Care
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Attack
Julia Voytovich
Lee Tracy Silva
Preventive Medicine
Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Arbor Medical Group
Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Stamford, 203-359-4444 HOSPITAL: Stamford
New Canaan Medical Groups
Concierge Medicine
Francis X. Walsh Walsh-Brunetti
Cos Cob, 203-661-9433 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Diabetes
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Peripheral Vascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography
Marc Z. Krichavsky Cardiac Specialists
Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aortic Valve Replacement, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Peripheral Vascular Disease, NonInvasive Cardiology
Charles Landau
Northeast Medical Group
Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
Rebecca Lipton Warkol
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Craig H. Olin
Frederick B. Slogoff
Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Concierge Medicine
Stamford, 203-968-9500 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
David Lorenz
Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Stamford Health Medical Group
David Pazer
Family Medical Associates
Ridgefield, 203-438-0874 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Personal Physicians of Connecticut
Concierge Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Complex Diagnosis
Neil E. Smerling
Steven E. Phillips
Primary Care Physicians of Fairfield
Lyme Disease,Tick-borne Diseases
Preventive Medicine
Wilton, 203-544-0005
Fairfield, 203-259-7442 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Old Greenwich Medical Group
Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention & Control
Lu Yu
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Michael D. Zucker
Stamford Health Medical Group
Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Danbury, St. Vincent’s
Victor M. Mejia
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Lynne M. Haven, MD, PC 49 Lake Avenue Greenwich, CT 203.869.4242 | LynneHavenMD.com
Dr. Lynne Haven is a board certified dermatologist in Greenwich who specializes in cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments. Dr. Haven graduated from Harvard University and received her medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and her dermatology residency at New York University. Dr. Haven strives to provide state-of-the-art skin and laser treatments in a warm, caring environment. She offers Botox, injectable fillers, and Thermage for noninvasive skin tightening. In addition, she offers revolutionary body contouring technology, including CoolSculpting. According to Allergan, Dr. Haven is the No. 1 Botox provider in Greenwich, and she personally performs 100 percent of all Botox and filler treatments. Dr. Haven was selected as one of America’s Top Dermatologists. Dr. Haven offers two new ways to treat a double chin, Kybella and CoolSculpt Mini. Another exciting offering is Volbella, a new injectible filler for smoother, softer, natural looking lips. Dr. Lynne Haven uses the revolutionary PicoSure for laser tattoo removal, acne scarring, brown spots and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Haven says, “The PicoSure is by far the best tattoo removal laser. Typically, tattoos can be treated with the PicoSure in half the number of treatments compared to other lasers.” Her patients are also excited by the results of the PicoSure Focus laser for facial rejuvenation, which can dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and skin discoloration. It improves skin
texture and is safe for all skin types. The latest generation in fractional laser skin resurfacing, the PicoSure Focus offers a safe and effective treatment, which is typically fast, with less discomfort and shorter duration of redness than other resurfacing options. Dr. Haven believes in designing an individualized antiaging treatment plan for each patient to ensure desirable results. With a focus on noninvasive rejuvenation, Dr. Haven helps her patients look younger and more radiant. Her expertise gained from working in private practice for more than seventeen years allows her to customize each treatment session to offer optimal results to every patient.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
Thomas J. Nero
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease Complex, Aortic Valve Replacement, Sports Medicine-Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Edward L. Portnay
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Heart Attack
Jared G. Selter
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology
Mark K. Warshofsky Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7436 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Interventional Cardiology
MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE Paul D. Bobby
Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
Gina A. Dunston-Boone Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Amniocentesis, Multiple Gestation, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Obstetric Ultrasound
Gary Eleazar Kleinman Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Pregnancy High Risk, Genetic Disorders, Ultrasound, Amniocentesis
Steven A. Laifer
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy High Risk
Tracy Shevell
Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford
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Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
Robert J. Stiller
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Prenatal Diagnosis, Ultrasound, Pregnancy High Risk, Infectious Disease in Pregnancy
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Anne H. Angevine
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Leukemia, Lymphoma
D. Barry Boyd
Bendheim Cancer Center Greenwich, 203-863-4610 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Nutrition & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer
Michael K. Cohenuram Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies, Hematology
Salvatore A. Delprete
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Melanoma, Colon Cancer
Sandhya Dhanjal
Medical Specialists of Fairfield
Richard C. Frank
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Clinical Trials
Dickerman Hollister Jr. Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia & Lymphoma
Robert A. Kloss
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cancer, Bleeding & Coagulation Disorders, Leukemia
K.M. Steve Lo
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Kidney Disease Chronic, Glomerulonephritis, Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension
Stamford Health Medical Group Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis
Aaron Matthew Dommu Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Irwin D. Feintzeig
Nephrology Associates
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lymphoma
Mitchell A. Fogel
Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Paul L. Weinstein
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Western Connecticut Medical Group Breast Cancer
NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE Robert A. Herzlinger
Robert S. Folman
Bridgeport, 203-384-3486 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Gerald B. Rakos
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer
Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Smilow Cancer Care
Jerry P. Malefatto
Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Smilow Cancer Care
Stamford Health Medical Group
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Breast Cancer
Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lymphoma
Eric Y. Brown
Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Richard S. Zelkowitz
Fairfield, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, St. Vincent’s
NEPHROLOGY
Merlin Sung Lee
Beverly J. Drucker
Neal A. Fischbach
Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants
Brenda S. Chan
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer
Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Clinical Trials
Stylianos N. Theofanidis
Greenwich, 203-863-3515 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer
Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich
HOSPITAL: Stamford Neonatal Care, Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants
Neonatal Care, Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-7083
Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure Acute, Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Nephrology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Kidney Disease Chronic, Kidney Failure Acute, Dialysis Care
James Gavin
Nephrology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Disease Acute, Kidney Failure
Richard T. Gervasi
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4834 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
William H. Hines Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dialysis Care, Hypertension
William A. Hunt
Nephrology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195
HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure-Acute
Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors
Robert Kim
Syed J. Shahid
Nephrology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin
Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut
Paul Nussbaum
Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin
Perry A. Shear
Nephrology Associates
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Paul J. Apostolides
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
Mark H. Camel
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Brain Injury
Amory J. Fiore
Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Tumors
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery
Scott L. Simon
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Stamford, 203-869-1145 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Gary A. Zimmerman
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Spinal Disc Replacement,Spinal Surgery Reoperation
NEUROLOGY
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Judith L. Gorelick
Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Spine Specialists Shelton, 203-755-6677 HOSPITAL: St. Mary’s Spinal Surgery
Kenneth I. Lipow
Connecticut Neurosurgical Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-4500 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Aneurysm
Abraham Mintz
Trumbull, 203-372-6460 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Brain Tumors
Robert Bonwetsch
Associated Neurologists
Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Epilepsy
James B. Butler
Neurological Specialists
Shelton, 203-924-8664 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin Headache, Migraine, Huntington’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Neil Culligan
Associated Neurologists
Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Concussion, Stroke
Brain Tumors, Pituitary Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Louis J. Cuzzone
Scott P. Sanderson
Migraine, Electromyography
Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
Spinal Cord Injury, Minimally
Neurology Associates of Norwalk
Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
David Greco
Associated Neurologists
Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Multiple Sclerosis »
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Top Doctors 2018 SPECIAL PROFILE
Arthur L. Jenkins, III, MD
Jenkins NeuroSpine at Plancher Orthopaedics 31 River Road, Suite 100, Cos Cob, CT
Jenkins NeuroSpine
65 East 96th Street, Suite 1B, New York, NY 646.499.0488 | JenkinsNeuroSpine.com As one of the top spine surgeons in the U.S., Dr. Jenkins brings the latest advancements in evaluating and treating spine conditions to Fairfield and Westchester counties, in his new practice where he can focus even more on quality and improving the lives of his patients. With offices in Manhattan and Fairfield County (Greenwich), Dr. Jenkins brings the excellence of his New York City practice to his Connecticut patients. Fellowship-trained at Harvard, Dr. Jenkins has performed extensive clinical spine research in his field, offering minimally invasive microscopic, endoscopic, computer-guided and laser spine surgeries. He is one of the highest rated and most experienced spine surgeons in the Tristate area, trained and familiar with every spinal surgery technique. His treatment philosophy can be summed up as: “I do the most for you that does the least to you.” To ensure his patients have the best outcome with the least invasive approach, Dr. Jenkins collaborates with all of his patients’ physicians and specialists including orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, pain management specialists, rehabilitation medicine experts, rheumatologists and neuroanesthesiologists. With a mission to help patients return to the activities they enjoy, Dr. Jenkins treats a wide range of people, from student athletes to active adults. He is a spine surgeon for the NYPD, New York Jets and NFL Retired
Players Program, and brings this experience to all his patients. Dr. Jenkins and his team apply a very personal touch to every step of the process, while at the same time providing the most advanced medicine to their patients with spinal conditions, with surgery to be performed in either New York or Connecticut. In either of his outpatient office locations in Manhattan or Greenwich, he uses the most advanced technology, a holistic approach, and a caring and thoughtful bedside manner to listen and help people from all over get back to what makes them who they are.
“WE TURN PATIENTS BACK INTO PEOPLE”™
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
Jeffrey L. Gross
Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut
Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Multiple Sclerosis
Charisse D. Litchman Coastal Headache & Neurology Center
Stamford, 203-969-7662 HOSPITAL: Stamford Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Stroke
Peter J. McAllister
New England Institute for Neurology & Headache
Stamford, 203-914-1900 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Headache, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, ADD & ADHD
Frederick K. Nahm NeuroCare Health
Greenwich, 203-661-9383 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Concussion, Epilepsy, Headache, Memory Disorders
Louise D. Resor
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4464 HOSPITAL: Stamford Stroke
St. Vincent’s
MRI, Cardiac CT Angiography
Scott J. Sullivan
Greenwich, 203-863-3960 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Uterine Fibroids, Pain Pelvic, Gynecology Only, Endometriosis
Russell F. Turk
Thomas V. Ayoub
Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Menopause Problems, Hormonal Disorders, Endometriosis
Gary S. Besser
Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology, Pelvic Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Emily E. Blair
OB/GYN of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-256-3990 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescent Gynecology
Shieva L. Ghofrany Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menopause Problems, Women’s Health over age 40, Pregnancy
Donna J. Hagberg
Cos Cob, 203-742-1150 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Gynecology Only, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders
Pregnancy High Risk
Edward Jacobson
Patrick J. Cahill
Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology
Greenwich Gynecology
Joseph A. Cuteri
Irene I. Komarynsky
Stroke, Headache, Memory Disorders, Movement Disorders
Diane Wirz
Associated Neurologists
Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Headache, Migraine
Dario M. Zagar
Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut
Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Headache
NEURORADIOLOGY Mark A. Rosovsky
Advanced Radiology Consultants
Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,
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Shelley K. Driesman
Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Greenwich Gynecology
Greenwich, 203-869-6446 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Gynecology Only
LASIK Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Cornea & External Eye Disease
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Robotic Surgery, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis
Neurology Associates of Norwalk
Women’s Healthcare of Trumbull
Cataract Surgery, LASIK Refractive Surgery, Corneal Disease, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
Leila J. Garrett
Alice H. Rusk
Daryl R. Story
Marina C. Torbey
Shelton, 203-929-9000 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy High Risk, Colposcopy, Ultrasound
Robert Campbell Deal Women’s Health Care of Trumbull
Trumbull, 203-880-5556 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Laparoscopic Surgery, Menopause Problems, Robotic Surgery
Leslie A. Donovan
Brookside Gynecology
Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Vulvar Disease
Leonard Ferrucci
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris
Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy, Endometriosis
Vito Ferrucci
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris
Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Caroline F. Filor
Brookside Gynecology
Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology
Riverside, 203-637-3337 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery Complex, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders, Pregnancy High Risk
Jay H. Ugol
Women’s Health Care of New England
Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Doctor & Associates
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport
Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Cataract Surgery, Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery
Philip M. Falcone
Connecticut Retina Consultants
Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Pregnancy, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids
Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis
Caterina Violi
Alexis E. Finlay
Obstetrics & Gynecology For Women-By Women Greenwich, 203-861-9586 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Endometriosis, Pregnancy High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery Complex, Menopause Problems
David B. Weinstein
Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy High Risk
Ridgefield Eye Physicians
Ridgefield, 203-403-3375 HOSPITAL: Greenwich LASIK Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal Disease & Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Joan T. Gewirtz
Stamford, 203-348-0868 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
Bruce S. Altman
Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Joseph L. Conway Jr.
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris
Michele M. Rohr
Brookside Gynecology
Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Pelvic Reconstruction, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders
Michael D. Schechter
Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Oculoplastic Surgery, Dry Eye Syndrome, Tear Duct Problems
Armand J. Daccache
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Bridgeport, 203-576-6500 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Eyelid Surgery & Blepharoplasty, Retinal Disorders
Stephen Audley Mathias Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pediatric Ophthalmology, Eye Muscle Disorders
Anthony Musto
Eye Surgery Associates
Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Glenn E. Ostriker
Stamford, 203-348-6300 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYU Langone Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Gina F. Gladstein
John A. Morris
Delia M. Manjoney
Matthew D. Paul
OPHTHALMOLOGY Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
OB/GYN Consultants
Stamford, 203-325-9920 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Suresh Mandava
Westport, 203-227-4113
Cardiac CT Angiography
Gynecology Only, Hormonal Disorders, Vaginal Reconstruction, Menopause Problems
Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, Huntington’s Disease
Leslie C. Doctor
Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Greenwich Neurology
Premature Labor, Prenatal Diagnosis
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Laser Surgery
Jeffrey N. Kaplan
Eye Group of Connecticut
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury
James R. Pinke
Pinke Eye Center
Shelton, 203-924-8800 HOSPITAL: Griffin
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Philip A. Piro
Retina Associates of Connecticut
Bridgeport, 203-374-8182 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Stamford, 203-325-4481 HOSPITALS: Stamford, St. Vincent’s
Wendy Klein
William S. Potter
Corneal Disease, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Ophthalmic Associates
Trumbull, 203-378-3224 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Retinal Disorders, Retina & Vitreous Consultation, Retina & Vitreous Surgery
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
WESTMED Medical Group
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Pregnancy High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery
Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy
Retinal Disorders, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Diseases, Retina & Vitreous Consultation
Brian M. DeBroff
Peter E. Libre
Stephen M. Rabinowitz
Norwalk, 203-853-2020 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NY-Pres Columbia
Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Greenwich, 203-210-2880 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Marjorie Szeto
Avery Center for Obstetrics & Gynecology
Westport, 203-227-5125 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pregnancy High Risk,
Eye Surgery Associates
Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Cataract Surgery, Cataract Pediatric, Anterior Segment Surgery
Connecticut Glaucoma Associates
Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Adult & Pediatric, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Amblyopia
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
Vincent S. Reppucci
David F. Bindelglass
Joseph M. D’Amico
Brian F. Kavanagh
James I. Spak
Danbury, 203-792-6291 HOSPITALS: Danbury, NY Eye and Ear
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Vitreoretinal Surgeons
Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Macular Disease & Degeneration, Retina & Vitreous Consultation
Kim P. Robbins
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Joint Replacement, Arthritis
David Aaron Bomback
Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Scoliosis, Spinal Surgery
Robbins Eye Center
Peter S. Boone
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Fairfield, 203-371-5800 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Richard Scartozzi
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale New Haven Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis
Elizabeth Siderides
Stamford Ophthalmology
Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Retinal Disorders
Esteban C. Vietorisz
Stamford Ophthalmology
Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford
External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Eric L. Wasserman Eye Care Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-978-0800 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cataract Surgery, Anterior Segment Surgery
Richard B. Weber
Stamford, 203-353-1857 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Retinal Disorders
James Weisz
Connecticut Retina Consultants
Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven Uveitis, Retina & Vitreous Surgery
Andrew Wolf
Stamford Ophthalmology
Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Hip & Knee Replacement
Michael Brand
Danbury Orthopedics
Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery Knee, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery
Dante A. Brittis
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement
Jeffrey Brooks
Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Stamford, 203-323-7331 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Fractures, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
David B. Brown
OrthoCare Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-372-0649 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Spinal Surgery, Pain Back, Arthroscopic Surgery, Fractures
Russell Cavallo
Stamford Medical Group
Stamford, 203-614-8888 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Joint Reconstruction
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus
Michael R. Clain
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
John N. Awad
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Osteoporosis Spine Kyphoplasty, Spinal Tumors
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Foot & Ankle Surgery
James G. Cunningham
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Injuries & ACL, Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Sports Medicine
Jeffrey V. Deluca
Coastal Orthopaedics
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Knee Replacement, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery
Francis A. Ennis Jr.
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement
T. Jay Kleeman
Coastal Orthopaedics
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Orthopaedics Non Surgical, Sports Medicine
David Lawrence Kramer
Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Spinal Surgery, Trauma, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hip & Knee Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthritis Hip & Knee
Michael M. Lynch
James J. FitzGibbons
Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Surgery
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Joshua B. Frank
Coastal Orthopaedics
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery
Andrew L. Haas
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Fractures
D. Ross Henshaw
Danbury Orthopedics
Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Shoulder Replacement, Hip & Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Herbert I. Hermele
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Steven E. Hindman
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Hip & Knee Surgery, Trauma
Peter W. Hughes
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hip & Knee Replacement
Coastal Orthopaedics
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Seth R. Miller
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder
David P. Nocek
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement, Trauma
Dov Bloch
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
Advanced Specialty Care
Joint Preservation, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fractures
Peter B. Stovell
Steven A. Bramwit
Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Stamford, 203-348-7797 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Craig Tifford
Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Arthroscopic Surgery Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder
Stamford, 203-325-4087 Hip & Knee Replacement, Musculoskeletal Injuries
Paul M. Sethi
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Knee Injuries, Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Elbow Surgery
Marc Silver
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery
Richard J. Brauer Associates of Otolaryngology
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Stephen D. Breda
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Ankle Reconstruction
Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Bridgeport, 203-371-5166 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Head & Neck Surgery
Katherine B. Vadasdi
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Bradford S. Chervin
Adolescent Sports Medicine, Women Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement
Southport, 203-256-3338 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Mark E. Wilchinsky
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Head & Neck Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders
Greenwich, 203-869-0177 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
William T. Schmidt
Stamford Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery
Allen I. Troy
Nicholas V. Polifroni
Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement
Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer & Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumors & Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery
Coastal Orthopaedics
Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement
Coastal Orthopaedics
Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
David I. Astrachan
Ear Nose and Throat Specialists of Connecticut
Hamden, 203-248-8409 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven St. Raphael, Yale New Haven Hearing Loss & Tinnitus, Nasal Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders
Ear, Nose and Throat, Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists
Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring
Steven M. Feldman
WESTMED Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-629-5500 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Throat Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring
Lawrence J. Fliegelman Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Neil A. Gordon
Michael C. Bard
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring, Sinus Disorders & Surgery
Mark S. Bianchi
Stratford, 203-459-8330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Sleep Disorders, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Balance Disorders
Split Rock Surgical Associates
Wilton, 203-834-7700 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Yale New Haven
Cosmetic Surgery Face, Facial Rejuvenation, Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Jay Klarsfeld
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Sinus Disorders, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery »
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Bruce H. Klenoff
Sara Richer
Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Trumbull, 203-459-2666 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Ear, Nose & Throat Center
Ear Disorders & Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Jason R. Klenoff
Northeast Medical Group Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Ear, Nose & Throat Center
Stephen J. Salzer
Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Throat Disorders
Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Edward M. Lane
Stratford, 203-375-0050 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Allergy, Nasal Reconstruction
PAIN MEDICINE
Biana Lanson
Northeast Medical Group
Ear, Nose & Throat Center
Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laryngeal Disorders, Endoscopic Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery
Steven J. Bennett
Greenwich, 203-863-3448 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Pain Chronic, Pain Cancer, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Richard A. Levin
Robert J. Boolbol
Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven
Trumbull, 203-373-7330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Hartford
Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield
Sinus Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Otitis Media
Steven B. Levine
ENT and Allergy Associates
Trumbull, 203-380-3707 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk
Sinus Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Rhinosinusitis
Michelle Siegel Marrinan
Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery
Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Neuro-Otology
Andrew J. Parker
Parker Ear, Nose & Throat
Norwalk, 203-866-8121 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sinus Disorders, Voice Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring
Adam W. Pearl
Connecticut Ear Nose Throat Medical & Surgical Specialists
Trumbull, 203-452-7081 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Head & Neck Surgery, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus
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Pain Back, Pain Spine, Pain Musculoskeletal, Pain Interventional Techniques
Vincent R. Carlesi
Pain Management Associates of Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-5700 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pain Interventional Techniques, Pain Back & Neck, Pain Spine, Pain Chronic
PATHOLOGY Vicki L. Altmeyer
Greenwich, 203-863-3061 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Cytopathology, Surgical Pathology
Robert C. Babkowski
Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, Thyroid Cancer
Raymond A. Baer
Stamford Pathology Group
Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Marguerite Monteiro Pinto
Bridgeport, 203-384-3156 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Gynecologic Pathology, Breast Pathology
Augusto H. Podesta
Stamford Pathology Group
Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastrointestinal Pathology
Bo Xu
Stamford Pathology Group
Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Bridgeport, 203-384-3591 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, Sarcoma Soft Tissue
Norwalk, 203-853-7170 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Boston Children’s
Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Diarrheal Diseases, Food Allergy
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Gynecologic Pathology, Urologic Pathology
Nimrod E. Dayan
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Trumbull, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Ora Burstein
Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy
Mitchell R. Lester
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Allergy, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Immunotherapy
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Kieve M. Berkwits
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Congenital Heart Disease
Allison B. Levey
Pediatric Cardiology
Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford
Congenital Heart Disease, Fetal Echocardiography
Michael S. Snyder
Pediatric Cardiology
Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford
Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography
Hematopathology
William B. Laskin
Mark S. Glassman
PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
Pediatric Healthcare Associates
Vaccines, Travel Medicine, Lyme Disease, Ear Infections
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Gregory Dworkin
Children’s Health & Wellness Center
Danbury, 203-790-5437 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Chronic Lung Disease
Jacob Hen Jr
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Asthma, Critical Care
Hossein Sadeghi
Stamford, 203-276-5949 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Columbia Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchoscopy, Bronchitis
Anil Britto
Jennifer Henkind
Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Stamford, 203-324-4109 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Ridgefield Pediatric Associates
Alison Marie Cass
Paul E. Juan
Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Greenwich, 203-622-4301 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Greenwich Pediatric Associates
Robert D. Chessin
Pediatric Healthcare Associates
Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Learning Disorders, Developmental Disorders, ADD & ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Loretta Cody
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich
Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Elin R. Cohen
Black Rock Pediatrics
Fairfield, 203-337-5333 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Developmental & Behavioral Disorders, Asthma
Michael Connolly PriMed Physicians
Stratford, 203-378-3080 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven
Greenwich, 203-210-2815 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Westchester
Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Wilton, 203-431-3363 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Jamie Alon
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Adolescent Medicine, Eating Disorders
Karen E. Beckman
Riverside Pediatrics
Riverside, 203-629-5800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford ADD & ADHD, Eating Disorders
Arnold B. Korval
Greenwich Pediatric Associates
Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Joan A. Magner
Center for Pediatric Medicine
Danbury, 203-790-0822 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Laura Marks
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Nutrition, Immunotherapy
Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Richard M. Freedman
Doctors Pediatric
Rosemary E. Klenk
Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Peter J. Acker
Amy Agoglia
Developmental Disorders, Asthma
Katherine N. Mini
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
PEDIATRICS
Pediatric Dermatology, Adolescent Medicine, Learning Disorders
Valley Pediatrics of Greenwich
Bruce W. Cohen
Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Vaccines
WESTMED Medical Group
Stamford Pediatric Associates
Pediatric Healthcare Associates
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich
Nicholas P. Mongillo Pedi-Care Pediatrics
Shelton, 203-924-7334 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven AIDS & HIV, Sports Medicine, ADD/ADHD, Behavioral Disorders
Alan H. Morelli
New England Pediatrics
Newborn Care
Stamford, 203-323-1770 HOSPITAL: Stamford
C. Nicole Gorman
Katherine Kelly Noble
Westport, 203-221-7337 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Village Pediatrics
David A. Gropper
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Allergy, Infectious Disease
David A. Hedrick
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich
Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Sound Beach Pediatrics
Nancy H. O’Hara
Center for Integrative Health Wilton, 203-834-2813
Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD & ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Jeffrey Owens
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport
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Todd Robert Palker
New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Fern L. Perlman
Bay Street Pediatrics
Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Kathryn J. Quinn
Trumbull Pediatrics
Trumbull, 203-268-1766 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Infectious Disease, Preventive Medicine
Henry M. Rascoff
Sound Beach Pediatrics
Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Preventive Medicine
Rachel Rothschild
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Developmental Disorders, ADD & ADHD
Steven L. Schiz
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich
Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Rachel E. Sheiman
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Nutrition, Obesity, Vaccines, Adolescent Medicine
Jonathan E. Sollinger
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
ADD & ADHD, Developmental & Behavioral Disorders
Lori Storch-Smith
Bay Street Pediatrics
Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine
George Tsimoyianis
Darien Pediatric Associates Darien, 203-655-9741 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine
Janet Woodward
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
Beth Aaronson
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-794-5605 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Acupuncture, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphedema
Alice Chen
Hospital for Special Surgery Stamford Outpatient Center
Stamford, 203-705-2087
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Joint Pain Minimally Invasive Therapy, Acupuncture, Pain, Back & Neck
Janet E. Freedman
Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
David M. Goldenberg
PSYCHIATRY
Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Advanced Specialty Care Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Wound Healing & Care
Sohel Islam
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Hand Surgery
Fredric A. Newman
Aesthetic Surgery Center
Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Norwalk
Acupuncture, Lymphedema, Spasticity Management
Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction
Linda F. Grant
Joseph B. O’Connell
Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Lymphedema, Acupuncture
Jeffrey M. Heftler
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, Pain Interventional Techniques, Sports Injuries, Pain Spine
Edwin Richter
Stamford, 203-316-0610 HOSPITAL: Stamford Neuro-Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Lymphedema
Halina M. Snowball
Integrated Pain Solutions
Stamford, 203-863-4588 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, Acupuncture, Sports Injuries, Pain Back
David Lee Tung
Core Medical Group
Bridgeport, 203-373-1594 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Pain Spine, Sports Medicine, Pain Chronic, Botox Therapy
PLASTIC SURGERY Keith J. Attkiss
Greenwich, 203-862-2700 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring
Harold S. Gewirtz
Stamford, 203-325-1381 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Cosmetic Surgery Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Facelift
Plastic Surgery of Southern Connecticut
Westport, 203-454-0044 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Face, Cosmetic Surgery Breast, Cosmetic Surgery Body
Elsa M. Raskin
Greenwich, 203-861-6620 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Face, Cosmetic Surgery Breast, Facelift
John F. Reilly
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialists
Shelton, 203-924-2900 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven St. Raphael, Griffin Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction, Gynecomastia, Blepharoplasty
Arthur R. Rosenstock
Stamford, 203-359-1959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Alfred Sofer
Plastic Surgery Center of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-336-9862 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction
Prashant Soni
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cosmetic Surgery Face & Body
Medicine Associates
Linus S. Abrams
Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychopharmacology, Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction & Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
PULMONARY DISEASE
Paul Sachs
Joseph F. Goldberg
Lewis Berman
Greenwich, 203-861-2654
Norwalk, 203-854-9607 HOSPITAL: Mount Sinai Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Cognitive Psychotherapy
Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Asthma, Pneumonia
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
Norwalk, 203-852-2392 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Danbury
Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema, Critical Care
Laurence S. Lorefice
Michael A. Bernstein
Depression, Bipolar & Mood Disorders, ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Old Greenwich, 203-637-4006
Charles J. Morgan
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-551-7350 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Alcohol Abuse, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse
F. Carl Mueller
Stamford, 203-357-7773 HOSPITAL: Stamford Anxiety & Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Psychopharmacology
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Adil Salam
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Disorders & Apnea
Stamford Health Medical Group
Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Critical Care
John Chronakos
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Arthur S. Turetsky
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Sleep Disorders & Apnea, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Tuberculosis
Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Sleep Disorders, Critical Care
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Abhijith Hegde
Sean W. Dowling
Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Joshua C. Pollack
James S. Krinsley
Deborah X. Fang
Greenwich, 203-863-4373 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Center for Healthy Aging
Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry
Bruce Shapiro
Stamford, 203-327-4144 HOSPITAL: Stamford Forensic Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Bipolar & Mood Disorders
JoAnn M. Smith
Fairfield County Psychiatry Fairfield, 203-255-0770 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Women’s Mental Health
John S. Tamerin
Greenwich, 203-661-8282 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Weill Cornell, Greenwich
Psychotherapy, Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Depression, Alcohol Abuse
Mark Waynik
The Waynik Group
Fairfield, 203-254-2000 Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Forensic Psychiatry
Steven A. Weisblatt
Stamford, 203-517-0550
Stamford Health Medical Group
Asthma & Emphysema, Critical Care, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease
Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Christopher M. Iannuzzi
Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Caroline P. Kurtz
Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants
Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Frank A. Masino
Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Christopher Manfredi Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants
Bruce McGibbon
Asthma, Critical Care, Sleep Disorders & Apnea
Brachytherapy, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
David Alan Oelberg
Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury Sleep Disorders
Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Daniel J. Rudolph
Pulmonary & Internal
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3773 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Brain Tumors, Brain Tumors Metastatic, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Dominic J. Roca
Sleep Disorders, Allergy
Trumbull, 203-337-8700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Ashwatha Narayana
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Stamford Health Medical Group
Norma Pfriem Cancer Institute
Pradip M. Pathare
Norwalk, 203-852-2719 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Brain Tumors »
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Seema Sanghavi
Western Connecticut Medical Group
HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation
Danbury, 203-794-5600 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Milford
Breast Cancer
Shaun C. Williams
Norwalk Medical Group
Sajid A. Khan
Tomas J. Vietorisz
Trumbull, 203-337-8507 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury
John A. Spera
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY Karol J. Chacho
Bridgeport, 203-372-5282 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Endometriosis, Infertility, IVF, Menopause Problems
Frances W. Ginsburg
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-7559 HOSPITAL: Stamford Infertility & IVF, Endometriosis, Menstrual Disorders
Joshua M. Hurwitz
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Danbury Infertility & IVF, Hormonal Disorders, Infertility Advanced Maternal Age, Fertility Preservation
Mark Peter Leondires
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
Infertility & IVF, Miscarriage Recurrent, Infertility Advanced Maternal Age, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Andrew J. Levi
Park Avenue Fertility & Reproductive Medicine
Trumbull, 203-372-6700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Infertility & IVF, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Miscarriage Recurrent, Fertility Preservation
Cynthia Murdock
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery
Spencer S. Richlin
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400
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Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation
Barry R. Witt
Greenwich Fertility Center
Greenwich, 203-863-2990 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, NYU Langone
Infertility & IVF, Endometriosis, Laparoscopic Surgery, Miscarriage Recurrent
RHEUMATOLOGY Lana Bernstein
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Richard L. Danehower
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia,
Geoffrey S. Gladstein
Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates
Trumbull, 203-371-5873 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Arthritis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus & SLE
Sharon Wolfsohn Karp Westchester Health
Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Lupus & SLE in Women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
Joao M. Nascimento
Bridgeport, 203-371-0009 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus & SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis
Stuart N. Novack
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Lupus & SLE, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis
Roberta Rose
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Lupus & SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Michael Spiegel
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Jessica Rachel Stein
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Rheumatoid Arthritis
Marcie Lynn WolinskyFriedland Soundview Medical Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
SURGERY Jeanne S. Capasse
Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-846-8885 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease
Anthy Demestihas
HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Breast Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery, Skin Cancer
Smilow Cancer Care
Liver & Biliary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer
Kevin D. Miller
Fairfield County Surgical Specialists
Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hepatobiliary Surgery
Helen A. Pass
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4255 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Breast Disease, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
Athanassios Petrotos Surgical Specialists of Greenwich
Surgical Associates of Connecticut
Greenwich, 203-863-4300 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Surgery, Trauma, Laparoscopic Surgery
Valerie Staradub
Southport, 203-332-4744 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Kevin M. Dwyer
Fairfield County Surgical Specialists
Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Trauma, Critical Care
Neil R. Floch
Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists
Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s
Bariatric & Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia
Craig Floch
Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists
Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s
Bariatric & Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia
Richard J. Garvey General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, 203-366-3211 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Biliary Surgery, Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Andrew S. Kenler
Park Avenue Surgical Associates
Trumbull, 203-373-9015
Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7040 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer & Surgery
Barbara A. Ward
Northeast Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-863-4250 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cancer & Surgery
THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY Michael A. Coady
Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Aneurysm Thoracic Aortic, Cardiac Surgery Adult
Michael I. Ebright
Stamford, 203-276-4404 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYPres Columbia
Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Mediastinal Tumors, Robotic Surgery
Associates
Fairfield, 203-382-1900 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Vascular Surgery, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery, Aneurysm Aortic, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Surgery
Scott R. Serels
Bridgeport, 203-576-5708 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
David D. Yuh
Stamford, 203-276-7470 HOSPITAL: Stamford Heart Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Surgery
UROGYNECOLOGY Brian J. Hines
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Jeanette Rivera
Urology Associates of Danbury
Danbury, 203-748-0330 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Urogynecology, Pelvic Reconstruction, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Katherine S. Sandhu
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery
UROLOGY Lawrence D. Muldoon
Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease
Michael J. Nurzia Stamford Urology
Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Critical Care
Jeffrey A. Ranta
Connecticut Vascular & Thoracic Surgical
Stamford Urology
Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
William C. Feng
James V. Lettera
Richard P. Santarosa
Rafael P. Squitieri
Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Stones
Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford
HOSPITAL: Greenwich Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Incontinence, Pain Pelvic
Greenwich Urological Associates Greenwich, 203-869-1285
Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Urology Associates of Norwalk
Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Urology Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Incontinence Male & Female, Voiding Dysfunction
Nicholas Stroumbakis Greenwich Urological Associates
Greenwich, 203-869-1285 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Cancer
Nicholas A. Viner
Urological Associates of Bridgeport
Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Prostate Cancer, Kidney Stones, Bladder Cancer, Vasectomy
VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Laura J. Hodges
Greenwich, 203-863-3042 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Varicose Veins, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Vein Disorders
Melvin Rosenblatt
Connecticut Image Guided Surgery
Fairfield, 203-330-0248 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation, Vein Disorders, Endovascular Laser Ablation
Fatejeet Sandhu
Danbury Radiology Associates
Danbury, 203-739-7532 HOSPITAL: Danbury Interventional Radiology
Edward B. Strauss
Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Aneurysm Abdominal Aortic, Thrombolytic Therapy
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Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-794-5680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aneurysm -Aortic, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Arterial Bypass Surgery Leg, Carotid Endarterectomy
Paul J. Gagne
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Medical PROFILES 2018
The following pages include profiles of some of our area’s best-rated doctors including details about their practice and what drives them.
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Erez Salik, MD and Laura Hodges, MD
The Greenwich Vein Center 49 Lake Avenue, Suite LL2 Greenwich, CT 203.869.6220 | greenvein.com
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The Greenwich Vein Center continues to provide innovative, cutting-edge therapies for the treatment of varicose and spider veins. As the first vein center in Greenwich to offer endovenous laser ablation, Greenwich Vein Center remains at the forefront. You shouldn’t have to live with unsightly varicose veins—and you shouldn’t have
to disrupt your life to treat them. The comprehensive, minimally invasive therapies at the Greenwich Vein Center are tailored for today’s busy lifestyle, allowing you to return to normal activities the next day—all from the convenience of their Greenwich office. The vein center offers free consultations with vascular specialists and “Top Doctors” Laura Hodges, MD, and Erez Salik, MD. Dr. Hodges graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and after a radiology residency at YaleNew Haven Hospital, completed a fellowship at Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering, specializing in vascular and interventional radiology. Dr. Salik received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and after a radiology residency at NYU Medical Center, completed a fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital, specializing in vascular and interventional radiology. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call the office at 203.869.6220.
Fairfield County Laser Vision/Greenwich Ophthalmology 2046 West Main Street, Suite 2 Stamford, CT 203.961.1488 | fc-laser.com
Fairfield County Laser Vision is the area’s premier LASIK center, providing worldclass refractive surgery in the comfort of a friendly environment for over nineteen years, and the first in Connecticut to offer iDesign Custom LASIK. We are part of Greenwich Ophthalmology, one of the largest ophthalmology practices in Connecticut, with a new state-of-the-art
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LASIK suite. Suresh Mandava, MD, our medical director, has performed over 10,000 procedures including the latest Custom LASIK, bladeless LASIK, PRK and advanced intraocular lens implants. He is fellowship-trained in corneal and refractive surgery and is a graduate of Cornell and the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Mandava is consistently voted a Top
Doctor by his peers and patients and has been trusted by many doctors to perform their own vision correction procedures. Fairfield County Laser Vision offers complimentary, thorough LASIK consultations. Dr. Mandava insists on performing all consultations, screenings and surgical care personally. If you are not a suitable candidate for surgery by his strict standards, he will help you find the best solution for your vision correction needs, even if it is glasses or contacts. Please visit www.fc-laser.com, or call 203.961.1488 to schedule a free refractive consultation.
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Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PHD
Connecticut Skin Institute 999 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 60 Commerce Park, Milford, CT 203.428.4440 | ctskindoc.com
Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Harvardtrained dermatologist Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is the founding medical director of Fairfield County’s premier skin cancer, laser and noninvasive cosmetic surgery center, providing outstanding care for those with medical and cosmetic issues with professionalism and detailed attention to patient comfort. Dermatologists at the Connecticut Skin Institute strive to provide expert, compassionate care to all children and adults who seek consultation or treatment of skin disorders, or who wish to take advantage of the latest advances in dermatologic cosmetic treatment to improve skin health. Each patient is seen by a board-certified dermatologist and not a mid-level provider. Dr. Ibrahimi is one of the foremost physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer, as well as all types of medical and cosmetic issues involving the skin. He is a board-certified dermatologist who has completed advanced training in Mohs surgery for skin cancers, laser and non-invasive cosmetic surgery. Dr. Ibrahimi’s noninvasive cosmetic procedures range
Medical PROFILES | 2018 from injectables such as Botox, Voluma, Sculptra and Juvederm, to lasers and devices that perform scar removal, cellulite removal, skin tightening and rejuvenation, birthmark removal, tattoo removal and CoolSculpting for noninvasive fat removal. He has served as a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Wellman Center for Photomedicine, where all of today’s laser technologies were invented. The office has over twenty lasers and devices and is one of the most comprehensive laser centers in the country and is a clinical trial site for cutting-edge new lasers/devices. Dr. Ibrahimi currently serves as the president of the Connecticut Dermatology Society. He is the recipient of the 2017 Award for Outstanding Service by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Ibrahimi is accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and the American Academy of Dermatology. He prides himself on treating the whole patient in order to provide the best possible medical care.
Cynthia Murdock, MD Mark P. Leondires, MD Spencer Richlin, MD Joshua Hurwitz, MD Ilana Ressler, MD Shaun Williams, MD Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Danbury, Norwalk, Stamford and Trumbull, CT 203.956.2265 rmact.com For many couples, conceiving a child begins with a great bottle of wine accompanied by a compilation of Marvin Gaye’s greatest hits. But when you are infertile, conception means anxiety and stress, fear of failure and at times, large investments of time and money. For anyone who faces fertility
treatment, one of the most important decisions is to find the best doctor. RMA of Connecticut has helped to bring more than 5,000 babies into the world, and each of our physicians are board-certified endocrinologists, with five that are Castle Connolly “Top
Doctors” of Fairfield County. Since fertility doctors, clinics and laboratories have an enormous range of expertise, we invite you to the RMA of Connecticut offices to experience firsthand the passion, warmth and superior capabilities that make our practice one of the top in the country.
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Donna Bunte MSOM, L.Ac
Donna Bunte Whole Health 2001 West Main Street Suite 125 Stamford, CT 203.698.0793 donnabunte.com health@donnabunte.com
For over twenty-two years I have been helping my patients to achieve physical and emotional wellness using Chinese medicine, acupuncture and nutrition. In my calm, serene and supportive environment I help my clients with a wide variety of issues including stress, pain, sports injuries, digestive problems, women’s issues, headaches, allergies and insomnia. If the stresses of modern life have affected you, I can help to resolve your health issues by looking at the whole
picture, listening to your story and finding the best treatment for you. Treating the whole person allows me to balance all the systems in your body, help prevent illness and resolve chronic and acute problems, helping you to feel your very best. We truly are what we eat, which is why I believe food is the source of many health issues in America. We all could use a reassessment of our eating habits with a cleansing diet a few times per year. As Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Please feel free to call for a free consultation to discuss your concerns and decide if I am the right practitioner for you. Donna Bunte, MSOM, L.Ac., is a graduate of the Tristate College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in New York City where she earned her master’s degree in acupuncture and in Chinese herbal medicine. She is licensed in the state of New York and Connecticut and is National Board Certified. Donna is also an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.
Dr. Joseph Sproviero, Dr. Agnes Matczuk, Dr. Mitchell Lester , Dr. Mark Litchman and Dr. Aymeric Louit (not pictured)
Matczuk and Litchman completed their A/I fellowships at Yale, Dr. Lester at National Jewish Health in Denver and Dr. Louit at Northwestern Univeristy in Chicago. Our full-service, state-ofthe-art asthma and allergy 2½ Dearfield Drive practice is fully electronic. Greenwich, CT | 203.869.2080 Our experienced and 80 Mill River Street compassionate staff works Stamford, CT | 203.357.1511 closely with the physicians to give you the best and fcaaia.com most efficient care possible. The doctors of Fairfield County Every patient deserves safe Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and effective treatment, and Associates are certified by the because we believe educated American Board of Allergy/ patients are more in control of Immunology and have combined their asthma and allergies, we experience of more than eighty encourage you to participate in years in practice. Drs. Sproviero, your own health care planning.
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Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC 148 East Avenue, Suite 3A Norwalk, CT | 203.899.0744 endtheweight.com antireflux.com fcbsurgicalspecialists.com Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC, the surgical specialists who make a difference, has been one of the most prominent general and weight loss surgery practices for over twenty years. Our comprehensive surgical program is led by our awardwinning surgeons, Craig Floch,
MD FACS; Neil Floch, MD FACS; Peter Ingraldi, MD FACS; Abe Fridman, DO FACS FASMBS, and Marko Lujic, MD. We provide our patients with the highest level of safe, specialized surgical care in an environment that is compassionate, supportive and sensitive to their needs. Every patient is an individual with their own unique sensitivities and requirements. We support and address this to ensure that they receive the best surgical care possible throughout their journey. We operate in Norwalk Hospital; St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport; Griffin Hospital, Derby; and Milford Hospital. We have offices in Norwalk, Shelton, Stamford, Milford, and North Haven.
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Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC (GAFC) 425 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 203.292.9000 2660 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 203.333.3328 765 Main Street (Route 25), Monroe, CT 203.452.2358 gidox.com Left to right standing: Dr. Emil Blanco, Dr. Gena Cobrin, Dr. Julie Spivack, Dr. Eddy Castillo and Dr. Kenneth Mauer. Seated left to right: Dr. Strick Woods and Dr. Richard Lopatin.
Doctors Kenneth Mauer, Julie Spivack, Emil Blanco, Gena Cobrin, Richard Lopatin and their talented partners, Strick Woods and Eddy Castillo, are “the digestive health experts.” Affiliated with St. Vincent’s Medical Center, they provide excellent, cutting-edge medical care at offices in Fairfield, Bridgeport and Monroe. “Our goal is to treat people with
a multitude of GI problems with great sensitivity and care,” says Dr. Spivack. “We develop close, personal relationships with our patients, and we take a genuine interest in their health.” GAFC now offers state-of-the-art FUSE technology in its endoscopy center. GAFC also offers video capsule endoscopy of the small intestine, comprehensive Hepatitis C
Julia Sabetta, MD
Skin, Laser & Cosmetic Surgeon 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich, CT 225 Main Street, Westport, CT 203.869.6111 JuliaSabettaMD.com
Julia Sabetta MD is a Yale-trained, board-certified cosmetic, laser and skin cancer surgeon who is a proven expert in minimally invasive anti-aging procedures. When it comes to selecting who performs your cosmetic treatment, what matters most is education, skill, experience and caring. Dr. Sabetta has been recognized for her knowledge, talent, judgment and artistry for more than twenty years. Dr. Sabetta’s prime goal is to provide you with the safest most effective care. She performs all treatments herself using state-of-the-art technologies to help you achieve your best look. Her patients love how their skin glows after her
treatment and genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer. At the Endoscopy Center of Fairfield, patients can have a colonoscopy or endoscopy in a spa-like setting. The doctors specialize in many GI disorders, including acid reflux, gallbladder disease, GI cancers, liver disease, hepatitis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
signature one-session photo-rejuvenation treatment! Dr. Sabetta’s hair-thickening program gets raves from patients and their hair stylists. The doctor now offers a second proprietary “Wrinkle Buster” treatment for those of us who are short on time, as well as several pain-free solutions for those who prefer to relax during procedures. Your privacy and time are important. Her reception area is private and there is almost no wait time. She hand-picks her curated home-care products, and she steers clear of devices that are light on results. Dr. Sabetta is a certified Master Injector of the new longer lasting fillers and skillfully uses Botox and Fillers to restore your facial contours and eliminate wrinkles. Whether she is expertly using one of her many methods to lift and tighten, or to minimize stretch marks or brown and red spots, Dr Sabetta’s aim is the same, to help you look younger longer. In contrast to today’s Groupon and high-volume/low-service alternatives, Dr Sabetta’s practice is patient- and qualityfocused.
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Peter Hasapis, MD New Medicine Medical Practice 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4218 Dr. Peter Hasapis has never lived far from his Fairfield County roots. After attending Columbia University and
Dr. Madhu Mathur
Lifestyle Medicine Center 2777 Summer Street Suite 604 Stamford, CT 203.614.8517 lifestylemedcenter.com
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Cornell University Medical College, he completed his residency at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. He’s been practicing in New Canaanever since. “I was fortunate enough to return to the community that I was raised in,” says Dr. Hasapis. In 2010 Dr. Hasapis opted for a new practice model referred to as private-pay or concierge medicine. “I felt that I was being pushed by third-party payers to see more patients and spend less time with each one; it was impossible for people to see me when they needed to.” The smaller practice size enables him to spend more time with each patient. “My patients have my cell number and email, and I encourage them to use them. It makes for a much different experience; I love it, and so do my patients.”
When nutrition and metabolic issues become medical conditions, such as obesity or diabetes, children feel vulnerable and parents feel helpless. That is where Dr. Mathur comes in. She has helped many children and young adults overcome such conditions. Double board-certified in pediatrics and obesity medicine, she works with the family to make a comprehensive nutrition management solution. She uses motivational interviewing and the latest science to develop stepby-step plans for lasting improvement in body chemistry and self-esteem. Dr. Mathur encourages your child through every stage, supporting them through every challenge they face.
Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH New Medicine of New Canaan, PC 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4205
James A. Slater, MD New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4215 newcanaanmedical.com
Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH, is a board certified internist and has been practicing primary care internal medicine in New Canaan since 2004. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and New York Medical College. She completed her internship, residency and chief residency at the Yale University School of Medicine. She manages a broad spectrum of medical issues, including heart disease evaluation, comprehensive women’s health issues, gerontology and cancer screening. “Practicing good medicine requires more time listening to what your patient has to say.” Her philosophy has allowed her to spend time and provide quality care without compromise.
Dr. James Slater always believes in putting his patients first. He was among the first in the state to recognize that health insurance was depriving patients of sorely needed services and time. Thus, in 2005, his innovative concierge medical practice emerged, combining accessibility and patient advocacy with premier quality medical care. Dr. Slater graduated from Tufts and then New York Medical College, where he received the coveted senior student school award for his accomplishments in community and preventive medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been consecutively voted as one of Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
THE NO SHAME ZONE
FRANKLY SPEAKING When it comes to pregnancy, sex or menopause, there are related health issues women often find too embarrassing to discuss openly with their doctors. That ends here, with a special report in which we asked medical experts to give us the straight talk on what might feel too personal for you to bring up
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“Sometimes, you find out what’s really going on when their hand is on the door and they are ready to walk out,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff, a certified sexuality counselor who is chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stamford Hospital. “And it’s too bad, because usually that’s the stuff we should have been spending a good part of the office visit talking about.” What’s keeping patients from bringing up concerns that physically and emotionally torments them with people who are in a clinically-trained position to help? “Shame is the overarching theme that keeps people from telling me or their medical doctor what’s really going on,” says Maud Purcell, a marriage and family therapist from Fairfield and founder of the Darien-based Life Solutions Center. “For some people— particularly those who have a good rapport with their caregivers—there can even be a fear of experiencing our disapproval.” And yet all the doctors we spoke with voiced an I’ve-seen-it-all response. “I want my patients to know that you really can’t shock me, nor will I judge you, because the truth is—and I can’t stress this enough— I’ve seen and heard everything by now,” says Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OB/GYN with Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology in Stamford who is affiliated with Stamford Hospital. “You may be mortified by your hemorrhoids, but honestly, on a typical day, I’ve seen a whole lot of them by noon.”
If you are nodding knowingly, this feature is for you. Here’s your chance to learn more about some health concerns the medical experts we spoke with wish their patients would feel more comfortable discussing. Who knows? Reading about it here may be just what you need to open up.
1. OH, BABY!
ON PREGNANCY & FERTILITY Even though giving birth can strip a mother of her dignity (and physical privacy), there are some things that are harder to discuss than others with the doctors who help women bring babies into the world. We asked the pros to share some intimate concerns their patients are sometimes reluctant to discuss but should before, during and after pregnancy.
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ENDING THE STIGMA OF MISCARRIAGE One out of four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. It’s a tragic statistic that inevitably comes with heartbreak and a crushing sense of personal failure, says fertility specialist Dr. Andrew Levi of Park Avenue Fertility, which has offices in Fairfield, Norwalk and Trumbull. The shame of miscarriage, he adds, is particularly pronounced among those struggling to conceive. “I can’t stress enough that the loss of that baby had nothing to do with what they drank at a party, their workout on Saturday or what they ate for dinner,” he says. “Yet again and again, I see women blame themselves for a lost pregnancy.” Dr. Scott Chudnoff says the unnecessary shame associated with miscarriage means it often remains a taboo subject. “And as a result, people don’t grasp how incredibly common it is,” he says. He recalls a recent dinner party where a female guest shared the emotional trauma of recent pregnancy loss and “every couple at the table went around and told their own story of miscarriage. It was remarkable to see the relief on her face. She felt alone until that moment and had no idea that this was an experience almost everyone trying to start a family has had.” The Fix: If miscarriages are chronic and recurring, a medical evaluation can determine if there are physical issues or fetal genetic abnormalities contributing to failed pregnancies. “In most cases, the best thing to do is take some time to recover and then try again,” says Dr. Levi. THE STATE OF THINGS DOWN THERE, Part 1 Sometimes private parts can change postchildbirth, particularly after multiple vaginal deliveries. The labia can become distorted and the vagina can lose some of its normal laxity. (Those changes can also be more pronounced post-menopause.) “I’ve had patients so upset about the state of their [genitals] that they’ve been undressing and having sex in the dark for years,” says Dr. Gregory LaTrenta, a board-certified plastic surgeon who practices in Darien and Manhattan.
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“One of the things we need to talk more about is what normal female genitals look like,” says Dr. Chudnoff. “Because of the easy access to pornography in our digital world, there’s a perception of airbrushed perfection that is impacting women’s self-image and self-esteem.” For that reason, he suggests many labiaplasties are probably unnecessary. “There are certainly instances where such drastic changes have occurred. And some girls are even born with deformities that can be acutely embarrassing,” he says. “But in most cases, what people perceive as abnormal is not.” The Fix: For those who want a cosmetic solution, Dr. LaTrenta, who is affiliated with Stamford and Greenwich hospitals, has been performing more labiaplasties lately. This cosmetic surgical procedure involves removing excess skin from the genital folds to create a more uniform appearance. Data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says the procedure witnessed a 39 percent spike in popularity in 2016, with more than 12,000 procedures reported nationwide. “People tend to think it must be extremely painful, but it actually is a fairly simple procedure and recovery,” says Dr. LaTrenta. While sex is a no-no for about four post-operative weeks, he says patients who have been unhappy with the state of their genitals say the results are worth it. “It can do wonders for their selfesteem and sex life.” CONFRONTING INFERTILITY While current estimates show one in eight couples experiences some form of infertility, it remains a highly emotional subject. “There is a sense of personal failure, which might be lessened if people understood how many couples are going through the same exact thing,” says Dr. Levi. In many cases, infertility must be addressed in an aggressive way to beat the real and consequential ticking of the biological clock. “If you are a woman over thirty-five and have been trying to conceive for over a year, it’s time to come in so we can talk about it,” says Dr. Spencer Richlin, a fertility specialist affiliated with
RMACT, which has offices in Stamford, Norwalk, Trumbull and Danbury. Since fertility declines with age, women older than forty should seek intervention after six months of trying with no success. While fertility specialists are constantly expanding assisted reproductive technologies, there are some critical facts your fertility doctor needs to know to optimize chances for conception. “While I do a thorough workup with new patients, there are things I need you to be honest about to help you achieve your goals,” says Dr. Levi. The discussion points may include: • A history of eating disorders or extreme exercise “They can impact the regularity of the menstrual cycle, which can, and does impact fertility,” says Dr. Levi. • Any unhealthy habit including smoking, vaping, drug use, and excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption. • Is the man taking steroids like testosterone? “It has a major impact on sperm production and can even stop it,” says Dr. Richlin. “If we get [men] off it, we usually can see [sperm] production improve in about three months.” • Sexual dysfunction “The reality of biology is: To get pregnant, the sperm has to meet the egg somehow,” says Dr. Levi. “Sometimes you dig deep and you find out that the male is experiencing premature ejaculation and the couple isn’t really addressing it.” • Limited sexual contact “I’ve worked with couples who come in for fertility treatments, but you find out for a variety of reasons—including some religious or cultural ones—they are not actually having sex,” says Dr. Richlin. • History of sexually transmitted disease “Something like gonorrhea or chlamydia when you are younger can block the fallopian tubes,” says Dr. Richlin. “We test for those things, but it is better to know up front.” • Weight struggles or unusually pronounced hair growth “It can be a sign of polycystic ovarian syndrome, which has an impact on fertility,” says Dr. Richlin.
THE LADIES ROOM You’re not alone—the lowdown on leaky bladder syndrome and how you can treat it
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rom slim, discreet pads to thick, adult diapers, the row devoted to leaky bladder products in the corner pharmacy speaks to an often mortifying problem that tends to affect women after childbirth and during menopause. “We need to start talking more openly about the fact that a lot of women are peeing on themselves,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff. “It causes shame for so many, but the reality is it’s incredibly common.” Indeed, the dribbles (and gushes) of urine associated with various leaky bladder syndromes are so common that Dr. Scott Serels, chief of Urogynecology at Norwalk Hospital and founder of the Bladder Control Center of Norwalk, estimates that as many as 40 percent of all women experience some form of urinary incontinence in their lifetime. Those percentages, he says, tend to increase with advancing age. For some, the problem is relatively inconsequential; maybe a few drops of urine during a hearty fit of laughter. For others, incontinence is so common that donning protective undergarments—and stashing a ready change of clothes—can become a frustrating lifestyle. “I tell my patients it’s a problem when it’s interfering in their lives,” says Dr. Serels. “And from patient to patient, how they define that varies. I have seen patients who have been wearing diapers for ten years before they came in [for help] and patients who book an appointment the first time they have a little leak while exercising.”
Before seeking treatment, it’s important to understand there are two leading types of urinary incontinence with distinct treatment options, explains Dr. Serels. They are: • Urgency Incontinence This syndrome is epitomized by intense, often frequent, urges to urinate. “It’s that, ‘gotta go, gotta go,’ feeling,” says Dr. Serels, and the underlying cause tends to be a change in the neuroanatomy of the bladder. “The bladder is just a giant muscle stimulated by nerves and sometimes, for a variety of reasons, those nerves can start to miscommunicate,” he explains. Those reasons may include childbirth, menopause and pelvic surgery. The Fix: Treatment usually begins with behavior modification, says Dr. Serels. So, a patient with urges to urinate every twenty minutes will be encouraged to build up bladder stamina by waiting an hour. Depending on the severity of symptoms, treatments typically progress along a continuum that can include medications and sacral nerve stimulation, which involves the implantation of a small, pacemaker-like device to control the bladder. Treatment may also include Botox. Injected through the urethra, Botox has proven effective in up to 70 percent of women who tried to control urgency symptoms with medication and failed; results can last for up to ten months, says Dr. Serels.
• Stress Leakage Leaking urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise vigorously is a form of incontinence that is often linked to anatomical changes that can follow pregnancy or menopause. Close to 15 percent of women who deliver a baby vaginally will experience some form of stress leakage, but this syndrome can also be related to genetics, says Dr. Serels. So, while women who’ve delivered babies by C-section are less likely to experience leakage, they are not immune. “I’ve seen this issue in teenagers and in women who have never had children,” says Dr. Chudnoff The Fix: While exercise to strengthen muscles has proven effective in some milder cases, Dr. Serels says the approach is not always as curative as some sufferers hope. Combining physical therapy with biofeedback tends to be more effective and gives some sufferers a non-invasive approach to relief. Another option: Injections of synthetic bulking agents around the urethra, which curbs leakage by controlling the sphincter. When these don’t work, Dr. Serels says the most effective treatment is the surgical insertion of a mesh-sling device that supports the urethra. “It essentially functions as a backboard for the bladder” and boasts a 92 percent success rate. Medical Advice: Understanding urinary incontinence is critical because it sometimes is an early warning sign of more systemic medical issues including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, says Dr. Serels. Doctors may also look for tumors and polyps. “There are things that need to be investigated if only to rule them out.”
MORE THAN THE JUST THE BLUES When Dr. Ghofrany discusses postpartum depression with patients parenting newborns, she makes a clear distinction between “feeling a little down” after childbirth and a clinical diagnosis of postpartum depression. “One reason I like to talk about the difference is because just about everyone is a little off and overwhelmed after giving birth,” she says. “We have this idea that we’re supposed to be blissed out, but it’s overwhelming and exhausting and for most of us, at some point, if we are caring for a newborn, we are not going feel our best.” The distinction between normal stress and postpartum depression is an important one, says Dr. Chudnoff. “Postpartum depression is rarely discussed but has potentially devastating medical consequences,” he says. “I stress the words ‘medical condition’ because frequently, women downplay its significance. Many women experience mild depression around childbirth. However, in some cases this becomes truly disruptive and potentially dangerous.” He notes in some rare cases, the depression can lead to postpartum psychosis, a leading factor in the murder of children under age one. Dr. Joseph Flynn, medical director of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Greenwich Hospital, says there is guilt about postpartum depression that keeps women from sharing symptoms, which can include anxiety, a sense of detachment and even anger toward their infant. “The problem is it’s supposed to be a happy time. They wanted this baby, were thrilled to have it and then, something feels completely off. The patients I’ve seen with it say they almost had to put on a façade; they were going through the motions trying to act happy when indeed they knew something was wrong.” S til l , c om in g fo r wa rd is crit ica l. Dr. Chudnoff says that the openness of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Brooke Shields about their devastating experiences with postpartum depression has helped to diminish some of the stigma. “When women start to realize that they aren’t alone, they can get the help and support they need.”
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THE DONOR DILEMMA, Part 2 The increasingly common practice of older, first-time parents of using donor eggs and embryos has triggered an ethical conversation between fertility specialists and their patients about how and when—and if—to tell children conceived using these methods that they are not genetically related to their mother (in the case of donor eggs), their father (if donor sperm is used), or both parents (in the case of donor embryos). “It can be a tricky thing for parents to navigate, but it is one reason why we have them work with social workers to sort through these things before they proceed,” says Dr. Richlin. “Even with counseling, people ultimately come to different conclusions about what
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they want to share.” The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has weighed in with an official opinion: The organization, comprised of fertility specialists, recommends that children conceived with donated reproductive materials should be eventually informed, if only to have knowledge of and understand their medical history. “The fact of the matter is, they are your children but they have different DNA,” says Dr. Richlin. “The question really comes down to what is the right and
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ON SEX & INTIMACY In a digital world where the sparks of romance can now begin with the swipe of a screen, the dating landscape has certainly changed. For anyone of a certain age who’s looking for love again, there are a few things even scarier than learning your date used a fake profile picture.
best time? We tend to think it’s when they are teenagers and can process the information best.” The Fix: Some fertility practices are now offering the increasingly popular option of choosing eggs of donors who are willing to be identified and contacted once a child reaches eighteen. Dr. Richlin estimates that more than 50 percent of the patients in his practice are choosing egg donors who have signed yes in the Donor Identity Release form.
Doctors tell us these include STDs, age-related sexual dysfunction and other confusing facts of life. Read on for more details.
SAFETY FIRST While most folks know condom use can prevent pregnancy and the transmission of many sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs), Dr. Scott Chudnoff notes a disturbing trend: A naive subset of single adults engaging in unsafe sex after divorce or widowhood. “What’s
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THE DONOR DILEMMA, Part 1 Often it seems like there’s a story about a Hollywood celebrity in the far reaches of her forties—or beyond—who has welcomed a baby. What’s usually not shared publicly is that donor eggs or embryos likely played a role in conception. Those mature first-timemom stories can naively lull many hopeful parents into thinking their fertility has a longer shelf life than is biologically possible, fertility experts say. “The reality being that no matter how good someone looks on the outside or how young they feel on the inside, the eggs are still eggs of a certain age,” says Dr. Richlin. “The truth is the oldest woman I’ve ever [helped] get pregnant with her own egg is forty-five,” says Dr. Levi. “Fertility diminishes so much in the forties that it increasingly becomes a challenge to have a baby using your own eggs every year older you get. People don’t talk about it, but so many pregnancies these days involve the use of donor eggs or embryos.” Medical Advice: If you are in your twenties or thirties and thinking you might want to eventually have a child, consider visiting a fertility specialist to discuss egg freezing. “The technology is there,” says Dr. Richlin. “[Egg freezing] can put you in a position, when you are a little older, of not needing donor eggs or embryos if you decide to go forward with plans to have a family.”
fascinating is the education deficiencies you see about safe sex in teens, you tend to see in older adults as well,” he says. “Often, it happens when they are reentering the dating world and don’t understand that even though they may have had families or entered menopause, they can still catch something. It’s almost like they need a refresher course on the facts of life.” The alarming trend is showing up in data. The Centers for Disease Control reports a significant spike in diseases including chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea and genital herpes in men and women ages sixty-five and older. While adults in their twenties still claim the highest percentage of STDs, “I just treated a sixty-year-old woman who had chlamydia,” says Dr. Chudnoff, of the STD that can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women. “In fact, it’s the STD I’m seeing the most in [older] women.” Dr. Shieva Ghofrany says this risky behavior extends to adults of all ages engaged in extramarital affairs. “I’ve treated patients for sexually transmitted things they got from the person they were having an affair with,” she says. “They are shocked and humiliated, but I think they forget that if someone is cheating with you, who else have they been with? You are probably not the only one.” Because of careless sex practices, Dr. Ghofrany says, infections like herpes and the human papillomavirus (HPV) “are fairly rampant. There are millions of people walking around with these things who don’t know it.” Sometimes, Dr. Ghofrany adds, she sees warning signs of an undiagnosed STD in an inflamed vulva that “a woman has obviously been scratching for months. They usually don’t tell me they’ve been itching because it’s one of those embarrassing things, but I can tell during an exam by just how red and sore she looks,” she says. The Fix: To keep STDs at bay, keep condoms handy whatever your age. Remember that STDs can spread by not only intercourse but also oral and anal sex. Tell your doctor about risky behaviors and honestly inventory your romantic partners. Get tested for STDs, especially if you’ve jumped back into
the dating pool and have had unprotected sex (or suspect a partner has). See a doctor if you notice unusual discharge, itching, odors or sores, all signs of possible infection. MAKING LOVE CONNECTIONS Dr. Chudnoff says too many couples and individuals are hesitant to broach issues related to sexual dysfunction, as they impact one’s sense of virility. “Yet it’s critical to talk about simply because there’s so much misinformation out there,” he says. Case in point: The sexually inexperienced newlyweds he counseled that weren’t connecting sexually. “The husband did a Google search looking for ideas to spark things up and comes home with handcuffs, whips and chains. [The wife] ends up running out of the house.” What the couple instead needed, Dr. Chudnoff says, was some matter-of-fact instruction on female sexual response and “the importance of foreplay.” Dr. Ghofrany says her patients will sometimes reluctantly share their struggles achieving orgasm. “There can be so many reasons why, and since they deserve the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from intimacy, it’s really important to talk about it,” she says. Her first question to patients? “Is it something you are able to do on your own because, if we know it’s possible, we can rule out something anatomical and dig a little deeper.” When it comes to male performance, Dr. Chudnoff says many women tiptoe around their male partner’s sexual dysfunction. “If he suffers from premature ejaculation, it may be impacting their enjoyment and satisfaction,” he says, “but they may not completely understand what’s happening. These topics—like erectile dysfunction or the fact normal coitus doesn’t last for ninety minutes—aren’t part of our normal sex education. Who teaches about premature ejaculation in a typical lesson?” It’s important to know that performance syndromes could be a sign of more systemic medical problems like anxiety, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Female sexual response issues can also have links to diseases like diabetes and
hypertension, and can be affected further by menopause and some prescription drugs, like some antidepressants. In some cases, sexual dysfunction can also be a contributing factor in infertility. “It’s interesting that men start to experience problems with sexual dysfunction beginning in their forties, right around the same time their female partners begin to experience issues relating to menopause,” says Dr. Chudnoff. “It can cause a disconnect, even in relationships that were once healthy and vibrant. So discussing it is critical.”
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ON MENOPAUSE & HEREDITY From thinning hair to—let’s just go there—those dry-as-the-Sahara private parts, there are some physical aspects of the change in life that are often more mortifying than those dreaded night sweats everyone talks about. The good news is there is help for these more disconcerting elements of the hormonal shift. Here’s the scoop.
THE STATE OF THINGS DOWN THERE, Part 2 Besides the changes that can follow childbirth, the shift in hormones that occur with menopause also affect the vulva and the vagina. “There’s a normal thinning and atrophy of the vaginal walls that takes place over time,” explains Dr. Scott Chudnoff, referring
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to the impact of estrogen loss. “And there can also be, because of hormonal changes, a lack of desire and arousal, and significant dryness, not to mention a change in body image which can also impact sexual response.” Dr. Shieva Ghofrany points out that besides these anatomical changes, depression and other side effects of menopause, like weight gain and sleep disorders, can all play a role in diminishing libido. “Sometimes when we talk about these, women will almost speak to me in code,” says Dr. Kim Nichols, a Greenwich-based dermatologist. “It bothers a lot of women but no one likes to talk about it. And yet, here we have men buying up Viagra like it’s going out of style. I wish my patients would bring it up more; they deserve to know there are solutions.” Dr. Ghofrany says many of her post-menopausal patients will vent to her about a lackluster libido, which can be particularly frustrating if they once had a satisfying sex life. “And one of the things I talk about—besides that there are real physical causes for these things—is that familiarity makes all of us lose some interest in our partners over time. They need to understand that some of this is very normal with or without menopause being a factor. It doesn’t mean we love our partners less, but this is a normal progression in the life of most couples.” Yet, Dr. Ghofrany adds, pain and discomfort during intercourse are unnecessary, which is why women need to seek medical solutions. T h e F i xe s : For about a year now, Dr. Nichols has been treating her patients with Core Intima, a laser-based treatment device for vaginal rejuvenation. Used externally and internally, “it’s the new frontier for what used to be a surgical fix,” she says. “And I like it as a treatment because it’s comprehensive.” The treatments can improve sexual satisfaction, improve vaginal lubrication and even minimize stress incontinence related to childbirth and menopause. She recommends two or three treatments to see noticeable results, followed by an annual “maintenance” procedure. “I’ve found it tends to be appealing to divorced women who are
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re-entering the dating field.” Besides laser therapies, Dr. Ghofrany notes it’s quite possible to get great results without turning to the hormone replacement therapy. “There are vaginal rings, creams, and tablets, and they are so safe that even some of my patients who have had breast cancer are taking them,” she says. She’s also intrigued by Intarosa, a once daily vaginal insert approved by the FDA in late 2016 to treat postmenopausal vulvar and vaginal atrophy as well as painful intercourse.
WHEN THIN ISN’T IN Women who experience hair loss are among the most emotionally wrought patients who visit Dr. Nichols. “On a scale of one to ten, in terms of how things are impacting them psychologically, they are my nines,” she says. “That’s because women tend to see hair as a critical element of their femininity,” says Dr. Ivan Cohen, founder of the Center for Hair Transplantation at Fairfield Dermatology and an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine. While hair loss can be blamed on a variety of reasons, including menopause, Dr. Cohen, who estimates some 25 percent of his hair loss patients are female, says the most common cause is heredity. “What we’re learning is if your problem is more long-term and chronic, the causes have less to do with hormones than we used to think,” he says. “You can usually go back in the family and find the pattern.” The Fixes: As is the case with many
disorders, treatments for hair loss in women tend to be progressive based on a patients’ response as well as the severity of symptoms. Current options include: • Rogaine Not just for the gents, this topically applied medication is Dr. Cohen’s first course of treatment. He often combines it with natural therapies including antioxidant supplements to reduce inflammation, which is considered an exacerbating factor in hair loss. “It can yield great results in as little as four months and has no side effects,” he says. • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) This therapy, which involves spinning a patient’s blood in a centrifuge then injecting the plasma into the scalp, is having a moment these days, treating everything from fine lines and wrinkles to hair loss. Both Dr. Cohen and Dr. Nichols use PRP. “In the beginning, I must confess, even I was incredulous but I’m getting great results with it,” says Dr. Nichols. “We’ve been seeing significant hair growth after the cauthird or fourth treatment.” Dr. Cohen cau effections the treatment is not universally effec tive, “but it can be wonderful when it gets the desired results.” • Scalp Stimulating Laser Cap Dr. Cohen has had success for some patients using head gear known as Capillus, an FDA-cleared device that emits lasers to stimulate hair follicles. “You can wear it around the house while you are getting a hair growth treatment,” he says. • Hair Transplantation The transfer of small pieces of hair-bearing skin grafts from other areas of the head to bald spots can be effective, says Dr. Cohen, a nationally-recognized expert in this field. “The ideal candidate does not have all over thinness, but a place on the head where there is still plenty of hair,” he explains. “When someone is the right candidate, the results can be incredibly natural looking.” Medical Advice: “Hair loss can be exacerbated by underlying problems such as thyroid disorders or anemia,” says Dr. Cohen. Also, in rare cases, diseases of the scalp can be destroying hair follicles, a problem that needs investigation and its own specialized therapies.”
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ADDRESING OBESITY Medication and surgical options to help control excess weight
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ON COSMETIC PROCEDURES By a certain age, most of us have tugged at our faces to imagine the year-erasing impact of a nip here and a tuck there, or at least chatted conspiratorially with our friends about who is getting a little intervention. Even for those of us who shamelessly fess up to a Botox habit, some cosmetic concerns venture into more discreet territory. We asked medical experts to identify some of the common cosmetic concerns that secretly bother their patients the most and to recommend the latest solutions. ADULT ACNE It can be tough enough riding out the hormonal waves of teenage acne, but emotionally, the adult version of zits is almost worse, says Dr. Kim Nichols. “You think you have been there, and then it’s back,” she says. In the same way the teen years can blemish the complexion, the hormonal fluctuations that accompany pregnancy and menopause can do the same. “It’s tough [for patients] because they are dealing with zits and wrinkles at the exact same time,” says Dr. Nichols. The Fix: Originally formulated to treat hypertension, dermatologists now often prescribe the prescription medication Spironolactone to treat adult acne, says Dr. Jason McBean of Fairfield Dermatology.
ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one-third of Americans are now considered obese, with women falling into this category at rates slightly higher than men. The epidemic is even more staggering when you consider the numbers of people who are overweight but not tipping the scales into the morbidly obese range. “When you add them in, it’s about 75 percent of adults who are overweight or obese,” says Dr. Neil Floch of Fairfield County Bariatric & Surgery Specialists and the director of MinimallyInvasive Surgery at Norwalk Hospital. So, it’s rather remarkable, as research shows, that discussions about weight struggles—which can be a contributing factor to diabetes and heart disease as well as orthopedic problems—are rarely part of the doctor-patient dynamic. “It’s become a taboo subject when it should be the opposite,” says Dr. Floch. “Patients don’t bring it up because there is so much shame, and doctors don’t bring it up because they don’t want to offend the person coming to them for care.” Dr. Floch adds: For some women, the hormonal changes brought on by pregnancy or menopause can be triggers that catapult some patients from “someone who has struggled with their weight to someone who is experiencing obesity.” The Fix: Dr. Floch says weight loss surgery, including procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, are now considered mainstream interventions for the obese. “Most people
can lose twenty pounds with lifestyle changes, but when you are in territory where you need to lose much more than that, it becomes a situation where surgery is usually the most effective way to address these problems. The idea that these are drastic interventions is a thing of the past.” In his practice, more than 70 percent of the bariatric procedures he performs are sleeve gastrectomies, which he tends to prefer because the procedure, which involves removing about two-thirds of the stomach to diminish appetite, also results in a reduction in levels of ghrelin and leptin, two hormones that trigger hunger. “What we’re doing is not just making the stomach smaller but also changing the environment,” he says. “When the hormonal messaging changes, you have a much better chance for success with weight loss.” People who need to lose between twenty and sixty pounds are opting for implantation of temporary, surgically-placed balloons into their stomachs to achieve weight-loss goals. The balloons are inserted and inflated for a period of six months, then removed, explains Dr. Floch. While the balloons give patients a feeling of fullness, helping them maintain strict portion control, there is a long list of pros and cons to taking this alternate approach. “For one thing, you have two procedures. One to put the balloon in and another to take it out,” says Dr. Floch. “Also, patients who have this done really go through a period of adjustment. There’s a lot of nausea afterwards. It takes some time to get used to it and while I’ve never
had anyone say, ‘Take this thing out of me,’ I do have to prescribe anti-nausea medication for people who have it done.” The other potential downside? “This is a procedure that requires a real commitment to lifestyle change because it’s temporary.” The Nonsurgical Approach For reasons ranging from genetics to a culture weaned on processed foods, growing numbers of Americans are feeling like failures after years of yo-yo dieting. The good news is that there are medical interventions for folks who are not considered obese but whose recurring attempts at diet and exercise have failed. The Fix: Dr. Floch has found a new class of weight loss medications including Qysmia, Contrave and Belviq, that are beneficial for those trying to lose a stubborn twenty pounds or so. “If you’ve worked on your nutrition and are exercising, and it’s not going anywhere, these can be effective,” says Dr. Floch, who also prescribes these for his post-bariatric surgery patients whose weight loss has plateaued after months of big losses. The caveat with these medications is that some seem to work better for some people than others. They also have side effects ranging from constipation to dry mouth. “You may have to experiment before you find the right one but most people do,” says Dr. Floch. Medical Advice: If you are trying to lose a few pounds—or more—focus on eating more gut-filling fiber. “My mantra is more fiber and less of everything else,” says Dr. Floch.
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BRA BULGE Just like genetics can play a role in fat that clings to the abdomen, some women accumulate fat around the bra line or under the armpit, says Dr. McBean. “I’ve seen it in marathon runners and women who otherwise are incredibly fit,” says Dr. McBean, who blames heredity for a problem that can make tank tops off-limits for some. The Fix: Dr. McBean treats bra bulge with Smart-Lipo, a minimally-invasive procedure done under local anesthesia, which uses lasers to destroy fat cells and tighten the surrounding skin. “The best candidates for this tend to be folks who are already relatively fit and of normal body weight.” Dr. McBean has also used Smart-Lipo to address fatty deposits on flabby knees, which bothers some women like those saggy armpits do.
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BREAST ASYMMETRY Research suggests that as many as 25 percent of all woman have breasts of different sizes but a much smaller subset have breasts of noticeably different proportions. “I have seen patients who were a full C cup and saggy on one side, and barely an A cup on the other,” says Dr. Gregory LaTrenta, the plastic surgeon. While reasons for asymmetr y can vary—with hormonal changes, traumatic injuries and curvature of the spine known as scoliosis all being potential causes— the reasons for breast asymmetry are not well understood. “Regardless of the cause, when adolescent girls have this asymmetry, it can be acutely embarrassing,” says Dr. LaTrenta. The phenomenon can also keep girls and women who fall into this category from wearing bathing suits, or opting for loose tops to conceal the imbalance. The Fix: A small cosmetic implant in the smaller breast, along with a surgical breast lift, can create the desired breast symmetry for most women, says Dr. LaTrenta. Medical Advice: While pronounced breast asymmetry can be emotionally traumatic for adolescent girls, Dr. LaTrenta advises against any corrective surgical intervention before the eighteenth birthday. “Teenage girls are still developing, and it’s critical to reach full maturity before you intervene surgically,” he says.
OVERSIZED BREASTS Heredity influences breast size and it is not unusual for Dr. LaTrenta to see patients— sometimes petite ones—whose busts are so large that they are suffering physically and emotionally. “It’s not just that they are embarrassed, although many of them are,” he says. “If you have a disproportionately large chest and are carrying around a large cup size on a small frame, you can have back issues. It can affect your posture and the kind of clothes you wear. What bothers women most is that it’s a matronly look. It can make your body look older than it is, simply because of your chest size.” The Fix: Research indicates women who’ve undergone breast reduction surgery—which involves excising tissue and a breast lift— have the highest satisfaction rates of any cosmetic procedure. “I think that speaks volumes about how burden-some it can be to have oversized breasts,” says Dr. LaTrenta. Medical Advice: Maintain a healthy, steady weight after undergoing breast reduction surgery as gaining or losing weight can impact your bust size. PROFUSE SWEATING This syndrome, known as hyperhidrosis, is noted for excessive sweating that is profoundly embarrassing and difficult to control without intervention. “It also has a tremendous impact on self-esteem and can impact your confidence in professional settings,” says Dr. McBean. The Fix: Botox isn’t just for wrinkles anymore. “A shot of it in the armpit can significantly eliminate the problem for up to six months, sometimes longer,” says Dr. LaTrenta. “It’s a win-win because it’s relatively easy to do and it saves the patient in the long run on all those silk blouses and cashmere sweaters they’ve been ruining.” Medical Advice: While hyperhidrosis can be associated with the hormonal changes that come with pregnancy, menopause, and heredity, Dr. McBean notes it can also be caused by underlying medical conditions like hypothyroidism and Parkinson’s disease.
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Dr. Nichols says some of the same anti-aging regimens she uses on her patients, including laser therapies and probiotics, are also effective in addressing residual effects of adult acne. And there’s a boon: “They’ll also make you look more youthful.” M e d i c a l A d v i c e : In s o m e c a s e s, pronounced adult acne can be linked to hormonal disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, which also has links to infertility, says Dr. McBean. Tell your doctor if your periods are irregular, another sign of the syndrome.
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After ten years in the fitness industry, Pure Barre Studios owner Laura Laboissonniere is collaborating with fitness industry veteran Clair Mason to bring Elliptica, a new fitness concept, to Greenwich. Laboissonniere explains, “Elliptica is the first boutique elliptical studio in the U.S. with its first location in Fairfield. Think of a spin class on specialized elliptical machines, making the workout low-impact but a total body sweat.” A client brought the concept to Laboissonniere and then introduced her to Mason, who owned the rights to 1. the machine in the United States. and was trying to figure out how to evolve the concept. Laboissonniere adds, “As a new Greenwich resident, I wanted to bring my passion and expertise to the community I live in.” The duo have been working on the Greenwich launch for almost two years. Laboissonniere says, “After a lot of red tape, we are so excited to get it off the ground for the peak of the fitness season on January 1. The concept of boutique elliptical classes is popular throughout Europe,
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and Fairfield County residents are highly educated and want to stay ahead of trends, so we knew it would be a perfect fit to start our venture here.” The low-impact exercise provides a great sweat that is feasible for all fitness levels. Clients are often surprised by how hard the class actually can be on an elliptical machine. Laboissonniere advises new clients to work to their ability and play with the resistance levels. She notes, “Clients leave drenched in sweat, come back sore and wanting more, and see results in about four to six weeks. You can burn up to 780 calories in a 45-minute class.” She describes a client who first came to the studio seeking a quick fix before her daughter’s wedding. “Now she finds herself taking classes four times a week, has a new crew of friends and arms to drool over. Her confidence is up, and she doesn’t know how she ever lived without the class!” To take Elliptica for a spin, visit their website and enjoy a free week in January.
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ON MENTAL HEALTH Even though booking an appointment with a therapist implies a willingness to divulge intimate thoughts, professionals in the listening business say that’s not always how things work. Secrets from substance abuse and domestic violence are topics that practitioners say often take a lot of coaxing before potentially lifesaving or course-altering disclosures are made. What do patients have trouble sharing that their health care practitioners really should know about? Here’s what they said. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The cycles of domestic violence and abuse can be so insidious, it can be extremely challenging for someone to admit to the emotional or physical trauma being inflicted by an intimate partner. Dr. Joseph Flynn says that domestic violence victims may seek therapy but don’t come forward about abuse, “because the very nature of domestic violence makes them incredibly fearful of the person harming them if they do disclose.” Often, he says, it takes careful probing to get patients, “who tend to circle around their fears,” to share
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EATING DISORDERS While extreme thinness associated with anorexia nervosa may be obvious to a medical practitioner, it can be harder to detect bulimia or an exercise addiction, says Purcell. “They have a dramatic impact on our health and can be devastating to our emotional state,” she says. Even though she says patients with eating disorders often seek therapy, it remains challenging for many of them to divulge disordered patterns relating to food and exercise. “People don’t like to share because it involves a fear of giving up these behaviors, which are about controlling their world in the first place.” EXTRAMARITAL AFFAIRS Besides the risk of STDs and the damage they can do marriages and families, “affairs are important to be honest about because, for some people, they can cause stress and anxiety,” says Purcell, who notes many individuals having affairs also need medication for anxiety and depression. Dr. Flynn says an affair also tends to speak to much deeper problems in someone’s life. “There is some kind of dysfunction—in their personal history, in a relationship—which has driven a person to go outside the relationship. That’s often at the heart of what people need to be talking about, but by not disclosing the affair there’s a whole area that’s cut off therapeutically. Sometimes getting a patient to divulge this can take a long time and that’s too bad, because it’s standing in the way of so much work they need to do.” HEAVY DRINKING “People are very likely not to admit the actual amount they drink,” says Purcell. “I will hear about a daily glass of wine ‘to relax’ that’s actually more like a bottle.” Dr. Flynn
says honestly owning up to one’s drinking habits is critical for those who are struggling with mood disorders, including depression. “Alcohol is a known depressant and it can make people’s struggles that much worse.” (The same is true with addictions to prescription drugs like opioids.) MEDICATION NONCOMPLIANCE “One of the biggest things that is not disclosed by mental health patients is that they’ve stopped taking their medication,” says Dr. Flynn. “For some people, this is really serious and not something they should gloss over, but you would be surprised how many people will come in for an appointment and not divulge this. If they were having trouble with side effects or didn’t like taking the medicine, it’s critical that the people treating them know because there can be a whole host of problems that develop.” PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION Engaging in a steady diet of porn “can interfere with your life in the same way an affair can,” says Purcell. “It can also impact the way we think about sexuality and what’s normal and what is not, harming our relationships,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff. SEXUAL ABUSE “There is so much fear and shame and confusion if you’ve experienced sexual abuse, especially if this happened when you were young; the trauma can impact you for a lifetime,” says Purcell. “The biggest reason why they don’t come forward is they tend to blame themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth, but it keeps them from going forward in so many ways.” SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY “There are people, including some in heterosexual marriages, who are leading closeted lives,” says Purcell, who notes she’s seen more and more of this in her therapy practice lately. “It’s a big thing that doesn’t come up because of the fear and shame of disclosure. But not living an authentic life can contribute to all kinds of emotional G disturbances.”
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honestly. “You’ll hear about a lot of fights, and when you ask more probing questions, the truth gradually begins to come out.” Family therapist Maud Purcell says getting patients to recognize the cycle of abuse they’re experiencing is critical, “because domestic violence tends to escalate and get worse over time.”
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One, in fact, is not the loneliest number. Excursions for every comfort level—from the timid tourist to the intrepid traveler
GOING No matter your travel style, we’ve got the trip for you: from relaxation on Mexico’s Isla Holbox (this page), to exploring the pristine beauty of British Columbia (opposite).
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a siren song for the solo traveler: “For a long time, I wanted to write by the ocean and went in search of an ancient land, a quiet place, where blue was evident and all-surrounding.” This sleepy island is what every pale, overworked and
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vacation-starved traveler dreams of. Located off of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean, Isla Holbox (pronounced hol-bosh) is a rare combination of hidden beauty and easy accessibility. Unlike its overly Instagrammed neighbor Tulum, Holbox has largely remained a well-kept secret. (Our apologies in advance.) A network of sandy streets connects the port, beaches and buzzy town square. There is one ATM and no cars—golf buggies taxi people around. Spend days
swimming with whale sharks, photographing the resident flamingos or napping on one of the pastel hammocks strung up over the sea. You can rent a bike for about twenty pesos an hour and cover a lot of the island in a day (it’s only twenty-six miles long and a mile wide).
Relaxation is not hard to come by on Holbox. The laid-back beach town vibe puts the most stressed-out traveler at ease.
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Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Do you really want to share one of those overwater hammocks with anyone? We didn’t think so. Though it seems like the ends of the earth, it’s actually pretty easy to travel to Holbox. Hop one of the many affordable flights to Cancun. From there it’s a three-hour car ride or an up-and-down flight—both of which end with a quick ferry ride. Transportation on the island consists of faded cruiser bikes and golf carts fitted with ATV like tires. Stay at CasaSandra. To help you disconnect, the hotel doesn’t have televisions, phones or radios on the property. Cost: CasaSandra starts at $390 per night for a garden view room. » JANUARY 2018 GREENWICH
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t first glance a weeklong surfing trip wouldn’t seem to belong in the beginner category. But before you think we’ve made a mistake and skip ahead, hear us out. This surfing retreat is not only for the overly athletic or granola types. Kalon guests stay in a well-appointed mansion, the food is gourmet and every detail is handled. All you need to do is stand up on a board, which is easier than you think. The water temperatures hover around seventy-eight degrees year-round, each instructor works with a maximum of
three surfers and massages are included. The package also includes all surf lessons, food and accommodations. Instruction is followed up with video analysis. Guests surf every day except Wednesday, which is reserved for relaxation and massages. The local beaches are uncrowded and chosen each morning based on the best conditions.
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Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler At Kalon, 60 percent of the guests come alone and over half are female. At the mansion, guests can choose to spend as much or as little time with the group as they like. The infinity pool, surf lessons and group dinners
mean lots of socializing. But a private room with luxury linens, a rain shower, balcony with ocean views and a private trail through the jungle offer plenty of opportunity for solitude. Fly into San Jose (Costa Rica) airport, and the team will retrieve you in a Land Cruiser for the two-and-a-half hour ride to Dominical. Cost: $3,210 for one-week stay
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“Hanging ten” doesn’t have to mean living like a beach bum. Guests at Kalon get the five-star treatment when they are not out conquering the waves.
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eave your cell phone and Ambien at home. Mountain Trek wellness retreat is perfect for anyone trying to reduce stress levels, reset sleep schedules and get in great shape. Forbes magazine calls this timber lodge in the Canadian mountains a “tough-love luxury retreat.” Worried you need to be in shape to get in shape? Don’t be. The staff promises that if you can climb four flights of stairs without stopping and walk outdoors for two hours
continuously you’ll be fine. Days follow a predictable routine (key to fixing sleep issues) starting with sunrise yoga followed by a three- to four-hour hike. Hikes are divided into four groups to accommodate all fitness levels. Evenings include education, more exercise and massages. Three massages are included with the base price, but you can pay for additional treatments
or relax in the mineral hot springs just five minutes away. Guests can opt out of any part of the program but rarely do, thanks to the encouragement of the staff, who are committed to making sure everyone succeeds. The program can improve more than just your waistline; the daily hikes can also improve your cognitive function. Just as your computer works better when you turn it off for a bit, so does your brain. Studies show that problem solving can be improved by disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature. Digital detox also helps improve sleep. You’ll learn about circadian rhythm, the sleep hormone melatonin and how to maximize restful sleep. The retreat cuts out things that interfere with good sleep like caffeine and
alcohol. Lights out and morning wake-ups occur at the same time every day, helping to create a schedule that allows you to sleep deeply.
Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Over three quarters of guests come alone. Rooms are small but cozy with private baths, down-filled duvets and handmade quilts. The lodge has uninterrupted views of Kootenay Lake and the jagged Purcell Mountains. Groups are coed and limited to sixteen guests (only one couple per group is allowed). Cost: $5,100 for one week, airfare not included. Fly into Spokane, Washington, and the resort will handle transportation to the lodge. »
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and cooking lessons. (One of Alaska’s most innovative restaurants, 229 Parks, is owned by two-time James Beard nominated chef Laura Cole, who offers Alaskan cooking classes exclusively to Access guests.) Tamar keeps the trips small. “Limiting the size of our groups to no more than twelve clients allows our guests access to both planned and serendipitous experiences that simply don’t work for larger groups, such as visiting local families, cooking in small restaurants and homebased cooking schools, and exploring off-the-beaten-trail villages,” she says.
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shines down on greenhouses and gardens. The result? Some of the best (and biggest) produce in the world. And the salmon and crab, well, they’re called king for a reason. Access Trips explores this remote destination through the lens of food (other trips include Morocco, Peru, Cuba, Thailand and Vietnam). The eight-day itinerary begins
in Fairbanks and includes stays in a variety of lodges with spectacular views, a visit to one of the few Alaskan birch syrup factories (think maple syrup, but better), a helicopter flight to Colony Glacier for dogsledding, a visit to Denali National Park and Reserve, a boat tour of Kachemak Bay, a visit to the
Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Navigating this massive northern state on your own would be daunting. A culinary tour allows you to experience the local culture in a completely unique way. Cost: $7,380 for eight-day tour; airfare and mandatory medical travel insurance are not included.
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From the breathtaking scenery to the mouthwatering cuisine, this Alaska excursion truly appeals to all of the senses.
Copenhagen is a beautifully unique city that offers everything from bustling bars and cafes to quiet gardens and stunning castles.
the original settlers still live here and the area has a distinct ’70s feel. Described as a “society within a society,” Christiania’s inhabitants developed their own set of rules, independent of the Danish government. Many residents built their own homes, giving the area an extremely interesting architectural feel.
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openhagen ended up on the solo travel list because Denmark is the first country I ever visited alone. While backpacking in our twenties, my friend and I decided to part ways in Germany. She was headed to Oktoberfest, I wanted adventure. The next train leaving the station was bound for Copenhagen, and soon so was I. A few years (okay, decades) have passed, but Copenhagen is still one of the best places to visit with nothing more than a carry-on suitcase and a little wanderlust.
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There are many ways to see Copenhagen, but to ensure you enjoy the best of everything, let a luxury travel planner like Butterfield & Robinson create an exclusive itinerary for you. They will plan as much or as little as you like and book everything from hotels and restaurants to private guided tours. Do you dream of staying in a neo-Moorish fairytale suite? The Nimb Hotel is tucked right inside the Tivoli gardens—here you can enjoy gourmet food amid the terrace’s twinkling lights, bubbly at the chic bar, a grand suite and even a roller-coaster ride. The best way to see the cool outer neighborhoods and get a sense of Copenhagen’s layout is to take a private guided bike tour (a mode of transportation the city is famous for). Butterfield & Robinson’s local art historian will guide you through hidden streets and passageways to reveal surprises like the tranquil Library Garden in the center of town; the legislative parking lot (hint: it’s a looooooong bike rack); and The Booktrader, a historic bookstore-café. Christiania, proclaimed the anarchist district of Copenhagen by its residents, is one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions, but you’ll want a private guide when you visit. Christiania was founded in 1971 and used to be famous for its drug culture. Today, many of
Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Denmark has held the title of “Happiest Country in the World” more than once and for good reason. Copenhagen is one of the safest and friendliest cities in Europe, and it’s easy to navigate by bike or public transportation.
Cost: Prices vary based on accommodations; itineraries are uniquely designed for each traveler. »
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Ecuador FREEDOM OF THE ROAD
Far more than a mortorcycle ride, these excursions offer clients a way to explore and experience the rugged beauty of Ecuador in pure solitude.
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cuador is a motorcyclist’s dream destination. Located on the equator, this South American country offers year-round riding, thousands of miles of newly paved roads, cheap gasoline, little traffic and a variety of terrain, climate and culture. No wonder Motorcycle News calls Ecuador the “Biker’s Secret Paradise.” Freedom Bike Rental helps make all your Jack Kerouac dreams come true. The company provides everything including the bike, the GPS and route as well as all
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along the way. Enjoy a night at Cotococha Amazon Lodge and take a guided excursion in a motorized canoe to explore the culture and wildlife. There are also opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, horseback
riding, swimming, volcanic baths, rappelling, kayaking and cave exploration.
Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Ecuador has the lowest crime rate in South America, not a small factor to consider when embarking on a solo journey. You choose the motorcycle and it will be pre-programmed with each day’s route. You will be given a paper map as a backup. Hotels are booked and paid for in advance. All you need to do is enjoy the ride. Cost: Prices vary based on trip length and bike choice. A fourday trip on a Triumph Tiger 800XC is $1,350, which includes all accommodations, three breakfasts and two dinners, but not fuel.
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the accommodations along the way. You just need to bring your hunger for adventure, and not too big of a travel bag. The journey begins in the Andes in Quito, which also happens to be the highest capital city in the world at 9,350 feet. Motorcyclists are encouraged to arrive a day or two early to experience the city and get acclimated to the high altitude before beginning the bike trip. Freedom Bike Rental offers a long list of tours, from easy one-day treks to more grueling off-road rides. For a first-time solo traveler, consider booking the Avenue of Volcanoes, Quilotoa Loop and Amazon Basin Tour. The four-day self-guided tour takes you through two distinct regions of Ecuador—the Andes and the Amazon Basin. You’ll roll past the highest active volcanoes in the world and then on to Quilotoa Crater Lake and its distinct blue-green mineral waters. Then, you’ll ride through the Amazon jungle with ample opportunities for rafting, kayaking and hiking
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e asked Jacob Marek, a luxury travel agent who specializes in booking travel for introverts, where he would send an adventure-seeking solo traveler, and he quite literally recommended the end of the earth—Patagonia. The region sits at the southern tip of South America and straddles Chile and Argentina. Because it’s barely been touched since humans first arrived tens of thousands of years ago, it retains near mythical status. Patagonia has it all—from rainforests to glaciers and even penguins. The rugged and remote terrain has kept it one of the last undeveloped, pristine frontiers. Marek can design an itinerary of any length and difficulty. He suggests starting in Buenos Aires and recovering from your flight with a guided tour of this European-influenced city. From there he recommends heading to Torres del Paine National Park, which is another day’s journey. (We mentioned this was the end of the world, right?) Ecocamp Patagonia sits in the middle of the Torres del Paine park and was voted one of the Best Hotels in the World by Travel and Leisure. The property is fully sustainable and offers the world’s first domed hotel rooms. Choose from a standard (shared
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bathroom, no heat) to a suite dome (heat, private bathroom, hot water, spectacular views and enough electricity to charge your camera or computer—but not run a hair dryer). Ecocamp offers excursions as rugged as a nine-day trek around the park (sleeping in tents each night) or daily walking trips where you return to the comfort of your dome sweet dome. The beauty of Patagonia is that there is no real jet lag; the time difference is only two hours. A direct flight from New York is about eleven hours, the same amount of time it would take you to get to Hawaii. If you are booking your own trip, Marek recommends staying at one of the many EcoLodges found in the region. To hike any national park, you’ll need a guide. Lodges can organize a guide and entrance to the parks.
Looking to get away from people? This is one of the most underpopulated places on earth, yet easy to reach and the excursions are well-guided. The most profound moments happen with a guide who can lead you to magical vistas.
The ideal time to visit is between October and March (summertime), as weather is warmer and there’s more daylight. Although wintertime is a bit colder with an increased chance of snow, it also means fewer tourists. Cost: Marek says a bucket list trip can be designed for about $1,000 per day, including airfare. »
Breathtaking does not begin to describe the untouched natural wonders that await visitors to Patagonia.
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A MAGICAL JOURNEY uniworld.com
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ncient India conjures visions of maharajas, elephant rides and sunsets on the famed Ganges River. While many travelers are lured by the ancient majesty, they are equally concerned about navigating cities where ox carts, motorbikes and sport utility vehicles all barrel down the crowded potholed streets. They worry that they’ll be overwhelmed, and not in a good way. Uniworld has created the perfect excursion for anyone
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seeking to experience authentic India, especially solo travelers. The journey starts in Delhi, a fascinating combination of old and new, with ancient villages next to modern residences. The first five days are spent on land exploring the cities of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Kolkata. Experienced guides usher you to all of the must-see stops— including the Pink City and Mother Teresa’s Tomb. In Agra, you will stay in one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the Oberoi Amarvilas, where every guest room features a view of the Taj Mahal (accommodations in each city are all Oberoi properties). On day six, you board the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata and the rest of the trip unfolds on the waters of the Ganges. Ganges Voyager II is the most luxurious way to experience the Ganges. Every room on the fiftysix-passenger boat is a suite and features French balconies, large bathrooms with rain showers and butlers for premium staterooms. You will sail into remote riverside villages, where you can disembark to experience rural India. There are sampan (small boat) rides, tours of the temple city via trishaw (colorful pedicab) and a visit to the Hare Krishna complex.
A suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II
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Onboard, the meals are open seating, allowing you to dine with any number of new friends or alone with your book.
An experienced guide is with you at all times and the excursions are conducted in small groups, creating an intimate experience.
Cost: The thirteen-day journey ranges from $14,299 to $24,199 (depending on stateroom), airfare not included.
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The rich history and deep spirtuality of India make this a special journey. But this is a trip for those willing to truly leave their cultural comfort zone.
easy rides that meander through Napa or Provence. Founder Andy Levine says every place has its scent. “Provence is lavender; Morocco is spices. You don’t smell that riding in a car with the windows up.” Levine handcrafts every itinerary and just launched a brand-new Greek isle tour. Days are spent exploring ancient towns by bike and nights are whiled away onboard DuVine’s private yacht, Princess Karia 2. The itinerary covers some of Greece’s least accessible islands. Rides take advantage of the bright, clear
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days, coasting through carfree towns, climbing to island pinnacles for unobstructed views and passing lumbering donkeys on stone streets. Highlights include a visit to the town of Kos, birthplace of Hippocrates; exploring a fourth-century acropolis and an active volcano; and afternoons swimming in hidden coves For those concerned about the demanding nature of the rides, there are e-wheels. You’ve likely heard of e-bikes (a little extra help from a motor), but DuVine offers e-wheels that can be used as you need them. All tours have a follow van for anyone who needs a little break.
challenge for a solo traveler, so a small tour where you can socialize as much or as little as you choose is perfect. Cost: Low season prices are $7,895 and high season is $8,495; airfare not included.
Ride to new heights on a variety of islands (many of which you cannot get to on your own) in ancient Greece.
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Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler There are never more than fourteen guests on any excursion. You can ride with newfound friends or take the trail at your own pace. Sailing the Greek Islands would be a
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ll those cyclists we spot around town in the warmer months may not just be out for a leisurely ride. Some of them are likely getting ready for their next DuVine excursion, a popular adventure among the Greenwich biking set. The food, luxe hotels and spectacular destinations make these opulent journeys. Guests can climb hills in the Pyrenees or opt for relatively
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wildfrontierstravel.com If the trips we’ve offered up here are too tame for your wild travel soul, consider booking a tour with Wild Frontiers. This award-winning adventure travel company was founded by former travel writer/journalist Jonny Bealby, and has a successful history of bringing former conflict zones back into the forefront of alternative commercial travel. In the last few years it has reintroduced trips to Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kashmir, Dagestan, North Caucasus and Iran. American travelers seem to be particularly adventurous—on average around 25 percent of the Pakistan, Kashmir and Afghanistan groups are made up of Americans. As to why solo travelers would want to book a tour? Well, do we really need to explain? G
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he following pages of photographs are just a few of our favorites out of the hundreds of submissions we received for our annual photo contest. From darling puppies and pretty ballerinas to water views and American flags, these photographs give us a glimpse inside the lives and lenses of talented local folks.
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Oh, The Places Where will Greenwich be in fifty years? These kids have some pretty cool thoughts
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We’ll Go! The Demise of the Port-o-Potty
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AMELYA TEJADA 12 years old Western Middle School
I think that each middle school will have more than 13,000 kids/ students. Cars that cost $2 and gas that costs 2 cents. Wouldn’t that be nice? When you go to work, you will only get like $600. But what if you could get a paycheck of $1,000,000? There will be an iPhone 25+. Don Palmer will be the boss of every single Boys & Girls Club for the rest of his life! Don’t you wish getting your homework done by a robot could be possible? Well it can. How about that! We could plant babies! Port-o-potties will be extinct! Because they’re disgusting. Instead of ordering clothes, why not just say the name and they will drop on your head! Also the new iPhone will be on your eye! Dinosaurs will come back to live.
I believe that the town of Greenwich will have some of the same buildings such as town hall and some homes. But there will also be new buildings such as new homes, new businesses and more. We will have logically advanced as a community. There will be a new school system that gives students hands-on learning experiences to help them form the future of Greenwich. We will also keep our title as safest town in the United States by creating more safe spaces for kids and teens such as Arch Street, the Boys & Girls Club and after-school clubs.
Roman Bates, 9 years old, New Lebanon School
Some Big Words ASHLEY MALKIN 10 years old Parkway School I think that many things in Greenwich will be different but some will always stay the same. I believe that computers will do a lot more, such as driving cars, cooking food, and even doing complicated, dangerous things like performing surgery or going to space. Augmented reality will be a bigger part of life, with restaurants posting menus you can see just by looking at their front doors, and people will be posting profiles about themselves that you can see just by looking at them. However, I believe that some things will always stay the same. I bet that kids will still go on field trips to the Bush-Holley House, and they will still play in the tide pools of Tod’s Point. Greenwich will be different, but the heart of our fun, educational and historic town will always be preserved.
Darcy Healy, 9 years old, International School at Dundee
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Inquiring Minds Want to Know ELLIE SILEO 11 years old Western Middle School In 50 years will they have changed anything financially or politically in the U.S.A? Will schools have greater technology? Will paper still be used or will it all be digital? Will they change the process of how buildings are built? Will the news channel still be used or will it be changed into a whole other way of television? Is Google search still used daily? Will we get more holidays off from school? Will there be a new holiday? Will there be a new huge kind of technology invented that will sweep the nation? Will there be a new planet, continent, country, state, town, etc.? Is food still going to look the same? Will people recycle more? Will we use less gas, will everything be electric? Less people will have cancers, be blind, deaf or have any illnesses. Less people will do harmful things to themselves like smoke or drive drunk. Will sports be the same?
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Bennett Murphy, 8 years old, Julian Curtiss School
WHIT ARMSTRONG 10 years old Brunswick School Future Citizens of Greenwich I am Whit Armstrong and I do not want people to be all lazy and have robots do all of the things. Humans have a purpose! If I actually need to remind you. I’m 10 and in 5th grade.
Magical Future ELSA KIM 5 years old Greenwich Country Day School And this five-year-old just wants some unicorns.
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bra’va, n. fem. - a shout of approval for a women's performance
Join us on Friday, January 19, 11:30am at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich as we recogonize our 2018 YWCA BRAVA Award Honorees: These accompished women are proven executives and recognized leaders in their �ields. They re�lect YWCA Greenwich's core mission of empowering women and girls.
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VP & General Counsel, Greenwich Hospital Deputy General Counsel, Yale New Haven Health System
Bismruta Misra, MD, MPH, FACE
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Medical Director, Diabetes & Endocrine Center Stamford Hospital
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VP & General Manger Tea Brands Nestlé Waters North America
Alice Knapp
President The Ferguson Library
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President & Founder Polisi Jones Communications
President & Founder QuadJobs
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Kara Underwood
Commissioner of Public Works Town of Greenwich
Next Generation BRAVA Honorees
René LaPointe Jameson Greenwich High School Next Generation BRAVA
Managing Director Morgan Stanley
To purchase tickets or for more information please visit our website ywcagreenwich.org/BRAVA
Cassandra Marcussen Greenwich High School Next Generation BRAVA
Thank you to the 2018 BRAVA Co-Chairs Laura Beck, Patricia Chadwick, Leslie Dahl, Karen M. Kelly, Jane Lazgin, Amy Mooney, Randi Nielsen, Lindsay A. Sheehy, Kathleen Silard and Melissa Turner
CALENDAR JANUARY 2018
Art & Antiques ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.-Sun., noon5 p.m.; Fri., until 8 p.m. Tues. 2- Apr. 22, works by Anissa Mack, Alex Schweder and Ward Shelley.
Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.5:30 p.m., or by appt.
DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon5 p.m. Permanent exhibits include Energy Exhibit, Sound and Light Galleries, Preschool Power, Sports Science and Solar Legos.
BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Free for members, $8 general admission. Current exhibits: American Abstraction: The Print Revival of the 1960s and ‘70s, treasures of the Earth: Mineral Masterpieces from the Robert R. Wiener Collection; In the Limelight: Toulouse-Lautrec Portraits from the Herakleidon Museum. CANFIN GALLERY, 39 Main St.,Tarrytown, NY, 914-332-4554. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appt. Paintings and sculptures by established and emerging contemporary artists from all over the world.
YWCA of Greenwich Gertrude G. White Gallery Local Photographers Mike and Sally Harris will show their work throughout the month of January at the Gertrude G. White Gallery inside the Greenwich YWCA. The exhibit is a showcase from a recent road trip of legendary Route 66. An opening reception will be held on Friday, January 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 259 E. Putnam Avenue. ( for more events visit greenwichmag.com )
CAVALIER GALLERIES, 405 Greenwich Ave., 8693664. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appt. A showcase of a select group of established and emerging artists who represent the finest in modern painting, sculpture and photography. CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING, 299 West Ave., Norwalk, 899-7999.
CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appt.
FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon4 p.m. FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. Mon.-Wed., Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.8 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Mon. 1-24, Venus Fly, features new abstract work by three female artists each working in different media: largescale paintings, mixed media wood carvings and ceramics. Works by Becca Lowry, Lauren Mabry and Alyse Rosner. Curator: Tracy McKenna. GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. See highlight on this page. GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun.,
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Tulips in the Grass by Pam Stoddart
The 45th Annual Art Show: Bedford will kick off with a preview party on Friday, January 19 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and continues on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show reopens on Friday, Jan. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m., and continues Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preview Party tickets are $125 in advance, $150 at the door. Admission is free on all show days. The show will be held at Bedford Historical Hall in Bedford Village. For more information visit artshowbedford.org.
noon-4 p.m. The Bendheim Gallery hosts exhibitions every six weeks; visit greenwicharts.org to learn about upcoming shows.
LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, 575 Pacific St., Stamford, 247-2027 or loftartists.com. Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.
GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland Rd., 869-6899. Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Mon. 1-April 15, An American Odyssey: The Jewish Experience in Greenwich.
MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 8520700. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
J. RUSSELL JINISHIAN GALLERY, 1657 Post Rd., Fairfield, 259-8753. Tues.Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A large selection of original marine and sporting art by Arguimbau, Blossom, Demers, Kramer, McGurl, Mecray, Mizerek, Prosek, Shilstone, Stobart and Thompson. KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. Tues.-Fri. and Sun., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. KENISE BARNES FINE ART, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY, 914-8348077. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or by appt. Visit kbfa .com for show information. LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, 295 West Ave., Norwalk, 838-9799. Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Visit lockwoodmathewsmansion .com for program information.
MICHAEL FLORIO GALLERY, 135 Mason Street, 858-5743. Specializing in established and emerging contemporary artists, marine art and curiosities. Open most days by chance or by appointment, michaelflorio.com. NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, Bronx River Pkwy. and Fordham Rd., 718-8178616. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.7 p.m. Tues. 2-15, Holiday Train Show: Marvel at model trains zipping around New York landmark replicas in the warm Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. This year’s show features 3,000-squarefeet of additional exhibition space, making room for dozens of new trains, bridges and tracks. Stroll the spectacular grounds, and enjoy hands-on fun and shopping for the entire family. PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525 ext. 113. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m.
ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER, 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 866-2744. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, 382 Greenwich Ave., 4226500 or 325-1924. Mon.Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The gallery is committed to exhibiting the work of emerging to mid-career artists, as well as a variety of strong secondary market works. SILVERMINE ARTS CENTER, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, 966-9700. Wed.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. SM HOME GALLERY, 70 Arch Street, Greenwich, 629-8121, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-
5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.5 p.m. or by appointment. Featuring award-winning regional and national contemporary artists. Visit sandramorganinteriors.com for exhibit information. STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. Thurs.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-3 p.m. STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. THOMAS J. WALSH GALLERY, Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Rd., Fairfield, 254-4000, ext. 2969. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 226-7070. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW, Park Avenue Armory, 67th Street and Park Ave., NY, 718-2927392 or winterantiquesshow .com. Daily, noon-8 p.m., except Sun. and Thurs., noon-6 p.m. Fri. 19-28,
Avon Theatre Film Center The Avon Goes To Hollywood this year at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor on Saturday, February 3 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. The Avon Award for Support of the Arts will be presented to the Greenwich International Film Festival Founders: Wendy Stapleton Reyes, Colleen deVeer, Carina Crain and Ginger Stickel. The evening will include cocktails, dinner and dancing to the music of DJ Amrit. The live auction will feature two tickets to an exclusive celebrity dinner honoring George Clooney. Cochairs for the evening are Berdie Brady, Emma Pennington, Carol Cohen and Judith Wertheimer. For tickets visit 501auctions.com/ avontheatre.
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YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-2800. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Permanent collection on view.
CURTAIN CALL, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 329-8207. Visit curtaincallinc.com for dates and show times.
YALE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE GALLERY, Paul Rudolph Hall, York and Chapel Streets, New Haven, 432-2292. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. Fri. 12-13, The Eagles by Desert Highway, Visit dtcab .com for show times.
YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-0611. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., until 8 p.m.; Sun., 1-6 p.m. Permanent collection includes African art, American decorative art, American paintings and sculpture, ancient art, Asian art, coins and medals, and modern and contemporary art.
FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, on StageOne, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 259-1036. Visit fairfieldtheatre.org for dates, shows and times.
Concerts, Film & Theater ARENA AT HARBOR YARD, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, 345-2300. For shows and times, visit websterbankarena.com. AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. Visit avontheatre.org for special events and guest speakers. CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC & THE ARTS, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY, 914-232-5035. THE CHAMBER PLAYERS OF THE GREENWICH SYMPHONY, Sundays at Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Rd., 4 p.m.; Mondays at Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 7:30 p.m., 622-6611. Adult tickets $25; student tickets $5. Visit greenwichsymphony .org for special
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GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, 6 Main St., East Haddam, 860-873-8668. Fri. 12-15, 13th annual Festival of New Musicals: Hundreds of musical theatre lovers will gather on the Goodspeed campus for staged readings of brand new works as the brightest new writers and performers collaborate to create the future of America’s greatest art form. Learn more at goodspeed.org. GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 6227900. Friends Friday Film: Fri. 5, Hidden Figures; Fri. 12, Florence Foster Jenkins: Fri. 19, The Search; Fri. 26, Rope. JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 914-773-7663. Visit website for titles and times burnsfilmcenter.org. LONG WHARF THEATRE, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven, 787-4282. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed. 2 and 7 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 3 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. For show information on the 2018 season or to purchase tickets visit longwharf.com. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-9269.
SummerFare 2018 The Greenwich High School PTA will host SummerFare 2018 on Wednesday, January 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. SummerFare is designed to give families an opportunity to find exciting and unique summer experiences for their children and teens. Meet representatives from eighty camps, programs and teen employers. The event is free and open to the public (snow date is Thursday, January 25). For more information email summerfare@ghspta.org. Greenwich High School, 10 Hillside Road.
For shows and times visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 914-431-9850. Fences coming in February. SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622. Fri. 26, Beatlemania Now. The fourmember cast re-creates, note for note, classic songs in a multimedia show that traces the Beatles’ career from their U.S. debut to the finale of “Let it Be,” 8 p.m. STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. Visit stamfordcenterforthearts .org for more shows, dates and times. STAMFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-1407. Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Visit stamfordsymphony .org for location and tickets.
WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. Tues. 9-20, Woody Sez, the life and music of Woody Guthrie. ies: The Cs
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ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.-Sun. noon5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m. Fri. 5, First Fridays: Contemporary cocktail party with live music, 7-9 p.m.; visit aldrichart.org for more information. AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. Sun. 7, First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point, 9-11 a.m.; visit greenwich. audubon.org for more events. AUX DÉLICES, 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540, ext.
108. Visit auxdelicesfoods .com for menu listings and class dates. BOWMAN OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT, NE of Milbank/East Elm St. rotary on the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 869-6786, ext. 338. Wed. 3 and 17, observatory open to the public free of charge, 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Greenwich. BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. The museum offers docentled tours, family gallery tours and toddler tours; visit brucemuseum.org for details. CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. Clay Art Center’s mission is to offer a stimulating space for studio practice, exhibition and educational opportunities to better serve the community.»
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ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-4519. Tues.-Sun. noon5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 20, Family Art Experiences, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. Sun. 7, Bundle up for the first Sunday walk at Tod’s Point, 9 a.m.
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On Saturday, January 20 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, January 21 at 4 p.m., the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra will perform Violin Concerto by Korngold with Elissa Lee Koljonen as soloist. Elissa is an internationally acclaimed violinist and has performed around the world. The concert will take place at Greenwich High School. A pre-concert lecture will take place one hour before each performance. Adult tickets are $40, students are $10. greenwichsym.org.
CONNECTICUT CERAMICS STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 966-9291. Mon. 22, Pictures Worth a Thousand Pots: Tracing Ceramics in Art, a lecture by Angelika Kuettner, Associate Curator of Ceramics, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1:15 p.m. FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Visit fairfieldhistory.org for tours. GARDEN EDUCATION CENTER, 130 Bible St., 8699242 or gecgreenwich.org. GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-
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7900. The library offers a variety of programs: Blood Pressure Screenings, Drop-In Computer Lab, Chess Club, Volunteer Tax Assistance, Foreign Affairs Book Discussion Group; for dates and times visit greenwichlibrary.org. KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, 26 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 914-2329555. Guided tours are Tuesday through Sunday at 2:30 p.m. STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. Mon.Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday night Observatory Visitors’ Night, 8:30 p.m.
AUX DÉLICES, 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540 ext. 108. Visit auxdelicesfoods .com for menu listings and class dates. BEARDSLEY ZOO, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 394-6565, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. One of Connecticut’s top family attractions. See more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species and learn about their endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Ocelot, Red wolf, Maned wolf, Giant Anteater and Golden lion tamarin. Then grab a bite at the Peacock Café and take a ride on the carousel. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Lane, 869-3224. Visit bgcg .org for events and programs at the club. BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Sun. 7, First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center, 1:304 p.m. DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. The Discovery Museum’s 20,000-square-foot facility includes changing and permanent interactive exhibit galleries, a 124-seat
planetarium, Challenger Learning Center, an 80-seat auditorium and five multipurpose classrooms where hands-on science classes are conducted for schools, groups and the general public. discoverymuseum .org. DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. Sat. 13-Feb.11, Pinocchio. dtcab.com EARTHPLACE, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, 227-7253. The mission of Earthplace is to build a passion within the community for nature and the environment through education, experience and action, earthplace.org. FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon4 p.m. Mon. 1-7, Annual Holiday Express Train Show. GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland St., 869-6899. Call to learn more about children and family programs. GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 6227900. The library offers many programs for children: Wee Ones, Tales for Tots, Baby Lapsit, Mother Goose Story Time. Call or visit greenwichlibrary.org for dates and times. IMAX THEATER AT MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. Visit website for films and times; also being shown: Hollywood films on IMAX, maritimeaquarium.org. KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. Tues.-Fri. and Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Picture This! Saturday Story Time, select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. Daily 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. The aquarium inspires people of all ages to appreciate and protect the Long Island Sound ecosystem and the global environment through living exhibits, marine science and environmental education, visit maritimeaquarium.org for classes and times. NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 966-9577. Visit newcanaannature.org to learn about their monthly Friday Family Fun Night. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-5795. Sat. 27, Otherwise Known as Shelia the Great; 11 a.m. STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. Sun. 14, Cardboard Explosion, 3 p.m. STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521 or stamfordmuseum.org. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, 303 West Ave., Mathews Park, Norwalk, 899-0606. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ongoing exhibits: Energy Lab, Tot Town, Build It!, ColorCoaster, Light Gallery. Ongoing events: Storytelling Yoga; Zumba Kids; Zelda the Zany Owl; Boogie, Bop, Skip and Hop; Fab Fridays!; Mother Goose; Mini Makers; Mutt-i-grees; Toddler Tales; Resource Center Reads! Story Time; visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for daily classes and times. WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. Visit westportartscenter.org to sign up for workshops. WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. Sun. 21, Nugget and Fang, 1 and 4 p.m. G
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Women in Business 2018 . . . . . . 49
Drew Klotz Kinetic Sculpture . . . . .41
AUTOMOTIVE Miller MotorCars, Inc. . . . . . . 18, 87 Stamford Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . .31
FOOD, CATERING & LODGING Four Columns Inn . . . . . . . . . . . 43 JK Chef Collection . . . . . . . . . . 60
HEALTH & BEAUTY BUILDING & HOME IMPROVEMENT Austin Patterson Disston Architects. . . . . . . California Closets . . . . . . . . . Charles Hilton Architects . . . . Douglas VanderHorn Architects
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BUSINESS & FINANCE Cacace, Tusch & Santagata . . . . . 125 Cummings & Lockwood LLC . . . . .10
DECORATING & HOME FURNISHINGS Klaff's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EDUCATION & CHILDREN Brown Pre-College Programs. . . . 88 The Greenwich Country Day School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EVENTS 9th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival Thank You . . . . . . . . A-list Awards 2018 . . . . . . . . . The Avon Goes To Hollywood/ Avon Ga La La 2018 . . . . . . . Best of the Gold Coast . . . . . . . Best of the Gold Coast Online Store . . . . . . . . . . . Brava Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairfield County's Community Foundation/Courage To Create Change: The Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon . . . . Fairfield County's Community Foundation/Giving Day. . . . . Junior League of Greenwich Children's Theater Presents Ben Zabin the Magician . . . . Light A Fire 2017 Thank You. . . . Moffly Media's 2018 Event Lineup . . . . . . . . . . .
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Arthur L. Jenkins, III, MD/Jenkins NeuroSpine at Plancher Orthopaedics and Jenkins NeuroSpine. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Breast Cancer Alliance. . . . . . . . 57 Connecticut Skin Institute/ Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PHD . . . .91 Donna Bunte MSOM, L.Ac . . . . . 92 Dr. Madhu Mathur/Lifestyle Medicine Center . . . . . . . . . . 94 Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates . . . . 92 Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC . . . . . 92 Fairfield County Laser Vision/ Greenwich Ophthalmology . . . 90 Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC (GAFC) . . . 93 Greenwich Dental Group/David A. Zadik, DDS and Steven Altman DMD, FAGD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Greenwich Fertility . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Greenwich Vein Center/ Erez Salik, MD and Laura Hodges, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 James A. Slater, MD/New Canaan Medical Group . . . . . . . . . . . 94 J House Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Julia Sabetta, MD . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Lynne M. Haven, MD, PC. . . . . . . 79 Memorial Sloan Kettering Physicians at Norwalk Hospital . . . . . . . . . 23 Mountain Valley Treatment Center . . . . . . . . . 107 The Nathaniel Witherell . . . . Cover 3 ONS Orthopaedic Neurosurgery Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Park Avenue Vein Laser Center. . . 67 Peter Hasapis, MD/New Medicine Medical Practice. . . . 94 Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Riverside Orthodontics/ Scott Kesselman, DDS . . . . . Riverside Pediatrics . . . . . . . . Rye Vein Laser Center . . . . . . . Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH/ New Medicine of New Canaan, PC . . . . . . . . . Yale New Haven Health . . . . . . Yale New Haven Health/ Greenwich Hospital . . . . . . . Yale New Haven Health/Yale New Haven Children's Hospital . . .
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JEWELRY Betteridge . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4
LANDSCAPING, NURSERY & FLORISTS Homefront Farmers . . . . . . . . . . 9
REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/ New England Properties . . . . . . 17 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury. . . 37 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/Tamar Lurie . . . . . .19 David Ogilvy & Associates. . . Cover 2 Houlihan Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . 20 Related Properties Corporation . . 39 Sotheby's International Realty/ Yashmin Lloyds . . . . . . . . . . 25 William Raveis . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 13
REAL ESTATE/DESTINATION Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc./ Susie Perticone . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Dataw Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 John's Island Real Estate Company . .69
SPORTS & FITNESS Chelsea Piers Athletic Club . . . . . . . 27 Elliptica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
TRANSPORTATION Rudy's Executive Transportation. . . .57
MISCELLANEOUS Big Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Westy Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . 57 JANUARY 2018 GREENWICH
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hough complaining about the cold and snow seems to go hand-in-hand with living in this neck of the woods, deep down most of us love a good snowstorm or two. Abby Knight, who captured this photo of her younger brother Andrew, falls into that camp. “To me, the complete transformation of scenery each couple of months is what makes living here so special,” says the Sacred Heart junior. We couldn’t agree more, Abby. Now, when is spring coming?
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